When one attempts to answer the question of whether or not “Tsar Nicholas was fit to rule Russia” one must consider three main points‚ his character‚ his attitudes‚ the problems facing Russia at the time and how he dealt with them. Essentially‚ Tsar didn’t have the emotional stability and desire to rule‚ that a ruler should possess and his neglecting of his country‚ would prove to eventually see an end to the Romanov dynasty in 1918. To be a successful leader one must first posses the desire
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How effectively did Nicholas II deal with the problems facing Russia in the period 1894 – 1905? It is one of the ironies of Russian history that‚ at a time when the nation most needed a tsar of strength and imagination‚ it was a man of weakness and limited outlook who came to the throne. Nicholas II was the eldest son of Tsar Alexander III. When he succeeded his father in 1894‚ he had very little experience of government. There are two main aspects to Nicholas’ II’s reign; firstly the problems he
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Paschalis Kitsikopoulos _TO WHAT EXTENT DID ALEXANDER II SUCCEED IN HIS ATTEMPTS TO MODERNIZE RUSSIA?_ In 1855‚ European countries had to deal with many difficulties. By that time‚ a major imbalance was existing in and between all countries. A detonation of economy and technology was disturbing even the biggest nations of Europe. All countries were intimidated by the greatest power of the time‚ Japan and India. Russia was an enormous country‚ however‚ it wasn’t very advanced as far as the technology
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Assess the role of Nicholas II in bringing about the downfall of the Romanov Dynasty in March 1917. Undeniably‚ Nicholas II had an enormous role in bringing about the downfall of the Romanov Dynasty in March 1917. Whilst many historians argue the fall of the Tsarist regime to be the direct response and product of World War I‚ it is quite evident that it was Nicholas’ inefficient and fatal autocratic ruling which led to the March Revolution of 1917. The effects of Russia’s involvement in numerous
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problems facing the Tsar‚ Nicholas II from 1894-1905? Alongside the other serious problems the Tsar encountered‚ one main concerning battle was with himself‚ which many concurred with by the end of 1905. Nicholas II fell into the notion that the throne was reserved for him by the will of god‚ thus thought he didn’t have to take measures to politically modernise‚ and establish Russia in general. This deluded perception brought about many serious problems itself. Nicholas II‚ given Tsardom from 1894(-1918)
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What Factors influenced Tsar Nicholas II Abdication? On March 15th Tsar Nicholas Romanov II Abdicated from the throne for both himself and for his son Aleksey and his brother didn’t want the throne so he had to abdicate for all three of them‚ but why did he abdicate and what factors influenced abdication. The Romanovs had been ruling for over 300 years with every leader ruling a little bit differently‚ but Tsar Nicholas wasn’t the best leader and was weak at leading which led to revolutions as the
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transform Russia in the period 1855 to 1914. How far do you agree? There are three Tsars that had many ideas and plan to transform Russia in the period 1855 to 1914. Alexander II‚ Alexander III and Nicholas II all made reforms to transform and modernise Russia so that it economy was up to date with the rest of Europe. When Alexander II came into power Russia had become involved in the Crimean War‚ a conflict fought primarily in the Crimean peninsula. Alexander II desired for reforms for Russia was widespread
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How successful was Alexander II in overcoming opposition to his regime? In 1861 Russia was a backward state‚ other countries in Europe had undergone the industrial revolution but Russia was still an agricultural country with a large lower class of serfs. Alexander II made the decision to emancipate the serfs in 1861 mainly due to a fear of revolt but also as a cause of liberal pressure and in the interest of economic growth. Throughout this decision and decisions to make other reforms different
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Was Tsar Nicholas II mainly to blame for the 1905 Revolution? In 1905‚ the social and economic tensions building up within Russia boiled over into Revolution. It was described by Lenin as the “Great Dress Rehearsal” for the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 and may give us clues as to why the 1917 revolution started. The suggestion that Tsar Nicholas II and his actions were to blame for this revolution is debatable and there are many factors such as the repressive Tsarist system‚ the growth of opposition
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Not only was the weak leadership of Tsar Nicholas II the main cause of the 1917 February revolution‚ but it can also be seen as a factor leading to the 1905 revolution.The Tsar’s inadequate handling of this revolution failed to prevent another revolution and gives evidence to his poor leadership. Nicholas did not learn anything from the 1905 revolution and failed to realise his people would not sit by and suffer. In the early 1900s Russia was in turmoil. The country was stricken by poverty‚ food
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