Alexander Soloviev (Александр Соловьёв), (1846–May 28, 1879), was a former student who unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate Tsar Alexander II of Russia with a revolver.
On the morning of April 20, 1879, Alexander II was briskly walking towards the Square of the Guards Staff and faced Soloviev. Having seen a menacing revolver in his hands, the Tsar fled. Soloviev fired...
Date of birth:
- 1846
Date of death:
- 1879
