Pactul împotriva libertății: țarul, baroneasa-guru și planul de a conduce Europa de la Sankt Petersburg

In the early 19th century, Russia initiated a conservative alliance in Europe aimed at suppressing democratic movements and restoring absolutism. Following Napoleon's defeat, the Congress of Vienna sought to redraw Europe and reinforce monarchies. Tsar Alexander I, influenced by mystic Baroness von Krüdener, proposed a European federation under Russian leadership, which alarmed other powers. The resulting Holy Alliance aimed to maintain order and counter revolutionary ideas, but faced criticism for its mystical underpinnings. Key figures like Lord Castlereagh opposed this alliance, viewing it as a reactionary measure against progress and democracy.