The condition of Russia before the revolution Flashcards
What was the Okhrana?
The secret police.
When was ‘Bloody Sunday’ and what happened?
- Showed the Tsar had no intention of helping people, around 200 people were killed in what was originally peaceful protests.
What was signed on the 17th of October 1905?
A new manifesto was signed by the Tsar establishing that no new law can come into force without the approval of the state Duma.
How many hours did most workers have to work?
There was a lot of industrial growth in 1914 and most workers had to work 14-15 hours which was longer than what was normally allowed by law.
What was the war like by the time of the Brusilov offensive ? (June-September 1916).
By the time of the Brusilov offensive, some of the deficiencies in equipment had been rectified. However, the loss of experienced officers, killed in the early stages of war, continuing heavy casualties and a determining economic and political situation in Russia itself led to a fall in morale and 1.5 million deserters by the end of that year.
How many men did the Russian army manage to conscript between 1914 and 1917?
12 million. Mainly peasants were conscripted and the army proved unable to provide for them. In 1914, the infantry had two rifles for every three soldiers.
What forced the Russian army into a temporary retreat from East Prussia?
Defeat at the Masurian lakes in September.
When and where was the battle of Tannenburg?
East Prussia, August 1914.<div><br></br></div><div>It left 30,000 dead or wounded and dampened the spirit of national solidarity. </div>
What was the senate?
A legislative, judicial and executive body of the Russian emperors.
What was the cabinet of ministers?
An executive governmental council that brings together the principal officers of the Executive Branch of the Russian government.
What was the Imperial council?
The supreme state advisory body to the Tsar in imperial Russia.
Who was the Tsar?
The autocratic leader of Russia, only bound by adherence to the Russian orthodox church and the laws of succession.
How many soldiers were in the Russian army?
1.4 million
Why were political parties permitted in Russia?
Political parties were only permitted in Russia from 1906 as a compromise from the Tsar from the 1905 revolution when innocent protesters were shot on Bloody Sunday.
When did Tsar Nicholas II come to power?
1894
