
The
Treaty of Paris of 1856 settled the
Crimean War between
Russia and an alliance of the
Ottoman Empire, the
Kingdom of Sardinia,
France, and the
United Kingdom. The treaty, signed on
March 30 1856, made the
Black Sea neutral territory, closing it to all warships, and prohibiting fortifications and the presence of armaments on its shores. The treaty marked a severe setback to Russian influence in the region.
Description
Moldavia and
Wallachia would stay under nominal Ottoman rule, but would be granted independent constitutions and national assemblies, which was to be monitored by the victorious powers. A project of a referendum was to be set in place to monitor the will of the peoples regarding unification. Also, Moldavia received the south of
Bessarabia (
Budjak).
The treaty also demilitarised the
Ã…land Islands in the
Baltic Sea, which belonged to the Russian
Grand Duchy of Finland. The fortress
Bomarsund had been destroyed by British and French forces in 1854 and the alliance wanted to prevent its use as a Russian military base.
The Peace of Paris confirmed
Nicholas I's failures.
- Russia lost territory it had been granted at the mouth of the Danube.
- It was forced to abandon its claims to protect Christians in the Ottoman Empire (as was France).
- Russia lost its influence over the Romanian principalities, which, together with Serbia, were given greater independence.
- Political reforms were called in Russia after they lost the war.

Treaty of Paris: debates | 
A medallion issued to celebrate the end of the Crimean War and the Treaty of Paris, made from a soft "silver colour" alloy |
Signing parties
References
- Flagship History; Europe 1760-1871.
Bibliography
See also
External links
- [https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/editorial/archives/dossiers/grand_traites/XIXe/paris_1856/traite.htm#haut Some photos of the Treaty]
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..... Click the link for more information. Moldavia (Romanian: Moldova) is a geographical and historical region in South-Eastern Europe, roughly corresponding to the territory of the historic principality of the same name.
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Reign December 1, 1825–March 2, 1855
Coronation September 3 1826
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