Russia in the Era of Reforms

Foreign Policy of Russia in the Second Half of XIX Century

Foreign Policy of Russia in the Second Half of XIX Century

Alexander III international policy was targeted at preservation of peace for the sake of maintaining the up-country order and financial saving. Main directions were dissolution of the traditional alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary, concluding an alliance with republican France, activation of diplomatic efforts on the Far East and continuing of anti-Britain political course in Central Asia.