What were the differences between the reign of Paul I and the reign of Alexander I? Paul I receded from the coalition who were fighting Napoleon and this may be one of the starkest differences between Paul I and Alexander I as Alexander I reenlisted Russia into the efforts being made to fight Napoleon when he became czar. Additionally, Paul I ruled more like his father than his mother, Catherine, however, Alexander I determined and announced to rule like Catherine. Alexander also worked to restore privileges
Orthodox church. In 1894, after receiving a generous academic scholarship, Joseph Stalin enrolled at the Tiflis Theological Seminary. In 1895, Joseph joined the organization known as Messame Dassy. Messame Dassy supported Georgian independence from Russia. Joseph joined the group in 1898 and soon thereafter became acquainted with the teachings of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. In 1899, Joseph was expelled from Tiflis Theological