The Romanovs — Season 1, Episode 7: Emancipation Reform of 1861
War & Politics, Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 8 episodes • ★ 6.7/10
Episode synopsis
The seventh segment chronicles the rule of both Nicolas I and his son Alexander II, as well as the Emancipation Reform of 1861, which succeeded in abolishing serfdom. The effects of this revolutionary act set the stage for the end of the Romanov Dynasty in the early decades of the 20th century.
About The Romanovs
An elegantly produced documentary divided into eight parts and running nearly seven hours in length, The Romanovs beautifully encapsulates the epic story of the Russian Dynasty over the course of over three hundred years.