Unveiling the statue of Alexander II 1894 Unveiling the statue of Alexander II 1894 Share The unveiling ceremony of the statue of Emperor Alexander II on the Senate Square on 29 April 1894. During the years of repression, anti-Russian demonstrations gathered at the statue of the emperor, who was considered a “Liberator”. Show on map Used in articles The Senate Square Article Article Go to content Photographer Helsinki City Museum / Daniel Nyblin Period 1894 Finna.fi record Open in Finna(Link leads to external service) Formats Image Photo Authors Nyblin Daniel Keywords Alexander II Senate Square Copyrights CC BY 4.0 Buildings Helsinki City Museum