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September 13, 2007 HL History 2 Alexander II: The Reformer The defeat of Russia in the Crimean War unquestionably played significant role in urging Alexander II to trigger change, yet nothing could have been achieved in Russia had Alexander II refused to acknowledge the need for reform. Thus, Czar Alexander II accession to the throne in 1855, raised hopes for millions of peasants across the country. These hopes were in effect justified. As early as 1861, Tsar Alexander introduced a series of reforms that were by far the most "radical and far-reaching of any attempted by a European government" (41). Political prisoners were released, censorship was relaxed, tax debts were annulled, and most importantly, serfdom was abolished. In 1864, a new legal system provided open trials, jury system, and an independent judiciary. In addition, Alexander II improved the stagnating educational system, wherein he repealed the harsh measures which were implemented...

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