Listeners will get acquainted with the key reforms, political decisions, and personal moments of the monarch's biography that influenced the fate of Russia in the late 19th century. The name of Alexander III is firmly associated with a period of stability, large-scale internal reforms, and peaceful foreign policy. Alexander III, who came to power at a difficult historical moment, focused on strengthening the state, economic growth, cultural development, and infrastructure construction. His reign became a time of large-scale transformations, many of which laid the foundation for the country's future successes. The lecture will discuss not only state reforms and foreign policy initiatives but also lesser-known pages of the emperor's personal life. Participants will learn what lay behind his political decisions, how they influenced society, and how the personality of Alexander III shaped the atmosphere in the country. Other events in St. Petersburg can be found on KudaGo.