In the ‘Fundamental Laws of the Empire’, it Is written that “all must bow to the supreme power, not only out of fear but also out of conscience.” This sends a clear message to all that communication with the Tsar is irrefutable and repressive. The social construct of the autocratic system saw the intense disparity of peasants, which made up 82% of the population, and the working class (4%). The Tsarist autocracy gave power to the tsar not only to control all power and wealth, but also control the distribution of it, meaning people were not endorsed by merit. For example, the army’s authority was not assigned based on proficiency or skill, rather on what could be sold or bought. Autocratic Russia was not interested in the improvement of social equity or economic
In the ‘Fundamental Laws of the Empire’, it Is written that “all must bow to the supreme power, not only out of fear but also out of conscience.” This sends a clear message to all that communication with the Tsar is irrefutable and repressive. The social construct of the autocratic system saw the intense disparity of peasants, which made up 82% of the population, and the working class (4%). The Tsarist autocracy gave power to the tsar not only to control all power and wealth, but also control the distribution of it, meaning people were not endorsed by merit. For example, the army’s authority was not assigned based on proficiency or skill, rather on what could be sold or bought. Autocratic Russia was not interested in the improvement of social equity or economic