The era of Alexander I is a bright page in the history of Russia. The victory in the Patriotic War of 1812 raised the international prestige of the Russian Empire to an unprecedented height. Thanks to military and diplomatic successes, the country's territory has increased. The patriotic upsurge contributed to the rapid development of national literature, painting, and theater. However, the war undermined the country's economy and lowered living standards, and government decisions did not meet the expectations of a society in which frustration was growing.