Alexei Mikhailovich Romanov

(1629-1676) - Russian Czar from 1645 g. The son of Mikhail Romanov. In the early years of the Board was subject to the ideas of religious and moral improvement of society, actively supported the members 'mug zealots'. Run the country in the first period of the reign actually belonged to his cousin and educator Boyar B. I. Morozov. In the selection of aides guided first and foremost their abilities. Therefore, in his entourage, together with representatives of the aristocracy were less notable - A. L. Ordin-Nashchokin, A. S. Matveev etc.. Was an active participant drafting the Code of 1649, sets up a legislative basis for Russia's society for many decades. Recruit actively in Russia of foreign professionals. When it received the active support of the regiments 'alien regime'. The role and importance of the Boyar Duma and district councils under Aleksei Mikhailovich finally fall. Zemsky Sobor generally expire (the last was held in 1653). Boyar Duma remains, but in its gaining Near council from among the king's special. Steadily growing role of the bureaucracy mandative. When Alexei Mikhailovich The schism occurred, leading to the intensification of the fight not only the church, but the state against the Old Believers. In collision with Patriarch Nikon was overcome the tendency of establishing priority of church power over the king.. Conducted an active foreign policy. All the reign was marked by almost uninterrupted war. Taken steps for the convergence of the patrimonial and landed gentry, a policy of mercantilism and protectionism. For this purpose, took 'Trading Charter' 1653g. and 'New Commercial Code' 1667g. During the reign of Alexei Mikhailovich, there have been numerous mass social struggles: the peasant war with. Razin, Copper and Salt riots and t. n. In the reign of Alexei Mikhailovich significantly increased Russia's borders at the expense included in its membership of Ukraine, Eastern Siberia, Far East, etc.