In evaluating the causes of Russification policies, we can properly categorize them into short-term and long-term causes. Here's how the causes you provided can be accurately distinguished:
Short-Term Causes:
- The loss in the Crimean War
- The assassination of Alexander II
- Russia’s conflict with different territories
Long-Term Causes:
- Develop a centralized Russian identity
- Gain state control
- Gain a political and economic advantage
This classification aligns with historical contexts, where short-term causes often arise from immediate events or crises, while long-term causes are rooted in broader objectives and strategies that shape policies over time.