What are the consequences of the Crimean War?

Russia was defeated in this war and lost its leading role in European affairs. At the same time, she was forced to agree with the liquidation of her fleet and fortresses in the Black Sea. France became the leading power of the continent. There were conditions for the unification of Germany and Italy against the backdrop of the weakening of Austria. After the defeat of Russia in the foreign policy of Antalya, the era of “brilliant isolation” began: without entering into any alliances, it built its colonial empire.