His reforms largely changed the face of the Russian Empire: they destroyed serfdom, laid the foundation of civil society, allowed the country to make a powerful breakthrough in economic development, but at the same time caused acute socio-political conflicts. His personal life is dramatic: the death of his heir son, the presence of a second family, misunderstanding on the part of his immediate family, love and hatred of his own people..." Tsar Liberator," "Tsar with the Gospel Soul" - so called Alexander II contemporaries. What was he really like? You will learn about this from our book.