He was one of the few ministers, who was respected by the Emperor and government circles, as well as the educated public. Most of the commissioners appointed by him were the members of the public, rather than administrators or businesspersons. Krivoshein was one of the principal ministers involved in the implementation of the Stolypin agrarian reforms.
He was one of the few ministers who commanded widespread respect from the Emperor and government elites, as well as the educated population. Most of his appointees were ordinary citizens, as opposed to officials or businesspeople. Krivoshein was a leading figure in the Stolypin agrarian reform initiative.