How far were the divisions among its opponents responsible for the survival of Tsarist rule in the years 1881-1905?
How far were the divisions among its opponents responsible for the survival of Tsarist rule 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 the Tsar implemented the Okraha (secret police) to exile anyone who opposed him. This created fear in opposition groups so they started operated from outside Russia. In addition to this, the Statute of State Security meant that the government opponents were tried so could not operate. This, with the help of Okhrana barred any opposition.
As well as this, Universities came under Government control. This meant that University students could not spread anti-Tsarist ideas as they were brainwashed that Tsarism was the best. In 1881, Pobedonestev enforced orthodoxy, this together with the censorship of many newspapers prevented the spread of anti-Tsarist ideas and ideals of democracy failed to reach people in Russia. An example of this is that Herzen’s book ‘The Bell’ was banned in Russia due to its anti-Tsarist ideas but was still smuggled in.
Another factor that was responsible for the survival of the Tsarist rule was the reluctance of the Peasantry to support opposition. The Peasants were extremely uneducated and they didn’t understand how these policies could change their lives. The Tsar had been the political power since the 13th century so it was all that they knew. They believed that the Tsar was appointed by god so whatever he did, they believed it was for the best. They were fearful that if they joined an opposition group the Tsar would be able to ‘see’ them and
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 the Tsar implemented the Okraha (secret police) to exile anyone who opposed him. This created fear in opposition groups so they started operated from outside Russia. In addition to this, the Statute of State Security meant that the government opponents were tried so could not operate. This, with the help of Okhrana barred any opposition.
As well as this, Universities came under Government control. This meant that University students could not spread anti-Tsarist ideas as they were brainwashed that Tsarism was the best. In 1881, Pobedonestev enforced orthodoxy, this together with the censorship of many newspapers prevented the spread of anti-Tsarist ideas and ideals of democracy failed to reach people in Russia. An example of this is that Herzen’s book ‘The Bell’ was banned in Russia due to its anti-Tsarist ideas but was still smuggled in.
Another factor that was responsible for the survival of the Tsarist rule was the reluctance of the Peasantry to support opposition. The Peasants were extremely uneducated and they didn’t understand how these policies could change their lives. The Tsar had been the political power since the 13th century so it was all that they knew. They believed that the Tsar was appointed by god so whatever he did, they believed it was for the best. They were fearful that if they joined an opposition group the Tsar would be able to ‘see’ them and