67 History of the Russian state in the image of its sovereign rulers, Vasily Vereshchagin, 1896

Emperor alexander i pavlovich the blessed. 1801-1825. The beloved grandson of catherine ii (a pupil of la harpe), who attracted everyone to himself with his kindness, alexander i at the beginning of his reign was preoccupied with plans for various reforms, then forced to enter into a difficult struggle with napoleon i, having skilled commanders: kutuzov, barclay de tolly, saved not only russia, but also became the "benefactor" of europe. Date: 1896.