Alexander Mikhailovich Gorchakov: The Russian Empire Before and After

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the socio-economic and political situation of the Russian Empire during the period of activity of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chancellor Alexander Mikhailovich Gorchakov. The external and internal political situation is assessed, an analysis is made of the features of the historical period at the beginning of the work of A. M. Gorchakov as Minister of Foreign Affairs and to the end of his diplomatic career. The main historical events of the reign of Alexander II are considered. Readers will learn about the international situation and the balance of power, the formation of A. M. Gorchakov as a diplomat and his collaboration with Otto von Bismarck, as well as territorial changes in Europe and their causes.Today, this study is relevant, since diplomatic success is largely ensured by knowledge of historical events, an understanding of the true origin of the identified contradictions. The rich experience of the Gorchakov Ministry, which achieved the adoption of such significant decisions for the country through diplomacy, allows us to analyze international successes and understand the strategy that led to successful results.