Who had the biggest Impact on Russia – Alexander II or Alexander III?

Have a little read: ... Who had the biggest Impact on Russia - Alexander II or Alexander III? In the long term Alexander III probably had a bigger impact on Russia, however Alexander II had a massive impact on Russia in the short term. Alexander II created and performed many major social, legal and economical reforms over his reign which did create massive short term impacts upon Russia's way of life. However, upon Alexander II death his son, Alexander III, took over the reign of Russia. Alexander III had a very conservative view on ruling and a very strong autocratic view. He proceeded to reverse many of his fathers reforms and impose even stricter rule on Russia and other countries under Russia's rule. The fact that Alexander 3 reversed many of Alexander II's reforms means that Alexander II could only a short impact on Russia during his reign, on the other hand Alexander III decisions resulted in a long term effect on Russia causing unrest and maybe even have been the bases of the Russian revolution and the wars to proceeded him. One of Russia's largest changes during the reign of Alexander III and Alexander III was Alexander II emancipation of the serfs. It created both a massive impact on social, legal and economical aspects of Russia. After 7 years of discussion and preparation the serfs where freed along with their land. The freedom of the serfs forced Alexander II to reform the legal system as land owners could no longer enforce the law and deliver justice. A jury system was introduced to trial ALL charges and a independent judge was used at every trial. The impact of the emancipation of the serfs however would be felt throughout Alexander III reign. The released serfs had to buy the land off the land owners and would take them 49 years to pay the government. The over inflated land prices resulted in the repayments being greater than their production, leaving the peasants in poverty throughout and beyond Alexander III reign. Although Alexander III never reversed the emancipation of the serfs he didlinit their freedom. Alexander II had created the Zemstvos assemblies as a replacement of the serf-owning landlords who's function included the admin. of public health, education poor relief, industry and the maintenance of public roads. Also, unlike the landlords they where elected making them representatives of the people. However, when Alexander III became Tsar of Russia