History Russia before 1881 The rulers of Russia before 1855 were regarded as reactionary autocrats‚ unwilling to consider any political or social change. The rulers in Russia: 1855-1881 Tsar Alexander II Absolute Monarchy 1881-1894 Tsar Alexander III Tsar Alexander II received the title ‘Tsar Liberator” because he instituted important liberal changes such as the emancipation of the
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How far were divisions amongst opponents responsible for the survival of Tsarist rule‚ 1881 - 1905? Divisions of opposing groups of the Tsar were important to the survival of Tsarist Russia. However‚ other factors such as the church‚ the belief of the divine right‚ the army and the Okhrana were also effective in keeping the Tsar in a state of power. Firstly‚ the opposition groups of the Tsar were known as the Populists‚ the Liberals and the Marxists. Each group had its own ideas on what was needed
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in the years 1881-1905? Tsarism thrived for hundreds of years but as Russians became more educated they decided that communism and a dictatorship was too harsh and after a few revolutions Tsarism was a thing from the past. In the years 1881 to 1905 many things changed in Russia for the better and for the worse. Firstly‚ the repressive policies of the Tsar was partly responsible for the survival of Tsarist rule as the Tsar made it very difficult for there to be any sort of opposition. This was because
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Assess the reasons why tsar Nicholas II was able to survive the 1905 revolution. In October of 1905‚ a united resistance was formed in affiliation with the ambition to overthrow Nicholas II‚ Tsar of Russia. This united opposition‚ which still stands as one of the biggest anarchistic events in Romanov history‚ transpired shortly after the events of the ‘bloody Sunday’ massacre. Nicholas managed to retain his thrown throughout the revolution; many factors assisted in this sustainment‚ including
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Indicative content Mark The question is focused on the challenges mounted to Tsarist rule in the given period‚ and the extent to which divisions among opposition groups contributed to their failure. Answers may consider the four main strands of opposition‚ their internal divisions and their intolerance of each other. A tradition of revolutionary activity was established by the Populists and their appeal to the peasants‚ though they were weakened by the assassination of Alexander II and the repression
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What groups opposed tsar Who made up the opposition What were the aims of the opposition Populist- Some turned to terrorism – peoples will Ides that peasants based revolution was unrealistic – peasants weren’t interested in politics Middle and upper class people- believed it was their duty to educate the uninformed peasants into revolution. Policy on ‘going to the people’ educated populist went to the peasants in country side in attempt to turn them into revolutionaries. Future of Russia
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Notes: Tsar Nicholas II ruled Russia from 1894 till 1917 when he abdicated following the revolution in March 1917. Nicholas II inherited Russia when it was in a very bad state‚ and although there were minor improvements during his reign‚ compared to many other countries it was very backward‚ perhaps then it was almost defiantly inevitable that sudden change was going to happen‚ however not necessarily in the form of revolution. The Tsar was in a difficult situation‚ but he had opportunities to end
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Conditions under the Tsar Russia used to be ruled by the Tsars Before February 1917‚ Russia was ruled by the Tsars and the Royal Family were the Romanovs. The Tsarist system was an autocracy (ruled by one person). Tsar was ruled by decree‚ his word was law. USSR’s Population was very diverse(variety; very different ) Russia was a multi-national and multi religious state. Most of russias population was Russian but there were significant minorities including Ukrainians‚ Fins‚ Poles and Georgians
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What were the causes of the 1905 Revolution? Why did the Revolution fail to overthrow the Tsarist Regime? The Revolution of 1905 was the first time the Tsar had faced open opposition from so many groups in Russian society at the same time. It involved peasant disturbances‚ strikes‚ naval mutinies‚ nationalist uprisings and assassinations. This essay aims to examine the different causes of the Revolution of 1905. Short and long-term causes will be considered‚ and economic‚ political‚ military
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Russian History 1881 – 1914 What was Russia like in 1881? • 82% of the population were illiterate peasant farmers. • No technology was used on farms – subsistence farming. • Largest standing army in Europe. • No political parties and the press was heavily censored. • Fierce loyalty to the Tsar – often enforced by brutal secret police. • Royalty owned most of the land – Tsar’s estate was larger than some countries. • 1861 – Tsar Alexander II freed
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