The statute of censorship of 1826 in the context of domestic politics began the reign of Nicholas I

Lebedyantsev I. M.

This is an article about specific features of the Law on Censorship 1826. After the publishing, it was called «Iron» and it was criticized both by liberals and conservative persons. The article researches the main features of «Iron» Law and compares it with Law on Censorship 1804 of Alexander I and Law on Censorship 1828. The development of this field of law is seen in the context of the character of Nicolas I and some events connected with the beginning of his ruling what is the novelty of the article. In a result, it is becoming clear that the government of Nicolas I observed public mood and the tsar, despite his reputation of a terrible ruler, could give up and make his policy softer.

Keywords:Nicolas I, liberalism, conservatism, the Law on Censorship, fields of law, Alexander I.