The lecture is dedicated to the relationship between Alexander II and Ekaterina Dolgorukova, which influenced the politics and public sentiments of the era. The lecture "The Savior on Spilled Blood. The Liberator Tsar Alexander II and Ekaterina Dolgorukova" offers a perspective on history as a dialogue between the personal and the state. The focus is on a relationship that began with a chance meeting and over time influenced the tone of court life and public expectations. The acquaintance of Alexander II and Ekaterina Dolgorukova took place in Teplovka. Subsequent meetings between the sovereign and his beloved occurred at the Smolny Institute and in the Summer Garden. Discussions in salons followed, along with the court's scrutinizing gaze and tension within the heir's family. The lecture is based on letters and memoirs that demonstrate how the protagonists explained their choices to themselves and their surroundings. The story of Alexander II and Ekaterina Dolgorukova shows that in the realm of politics, personal decisions have consequences far beyond private life. Where to go in Moscow today will be told by our website.