| Soviet rule brought not only forced migration of Russian speakers, but also compulsory linguistic Russification. |
| The subsequent period of Sovietization and Russification, however, is regarded as the darkest period in the national history. |
| The accession of Alexander III marked the beginning of a period of more rigid Russification. |
| When revolt broke out in 1863, however, the emperor reacted with brutal suppression, imposing severe Russification. |
| In Central Asia, on the other hand, modern influences had barely made themselves felt, and there was no Russification. |
| Towards the end of the 19th century, Latvia emerged as a political entity in its own right, despite the unpopular and oppressive process of Russification. |
