Russia in 1855 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What fraction of the planet’s land surface did the Russian Empire cover in 1855?
1/6 of the planet’s land surface (8.5 million square miles)
What percentage of the Russian Empire’s population were peasants in 1855?
85%
What was a significant characteristic of the Russian Empire’s industrialization in 1855?
Not industrialised
What percentage of the Russian population identified as ‘Russian’ in 1897?
44%
What were the key resources possessed by Russia that could support an Industrial Revolution?
- Timber
- Coal
- Oil
- Gas
- Gold
What was the rural to urban population ratio in Russia in 1855?
11:1
What was the rural to urban population ratio in Britain during the same period?
2:1
What economic system inhibited Russia’s economic development?
Reliance on serfdom
What was a barrier to capital accumulation in Russia in 1855?
No opportunity for capital accumulation
What type of farming limited internal market demand in Russia?
Subsistence farming
What was the hierarchical land-owning setup in Russia not suited for?
Economic development
Who were at the top of the Russian social hierarchy in 1855?
Royal Court
What groups made up the privileged landowning elite in Russia?
- Clergy
- Nobility
- Military
- Civil officials
Who were part of the intelligensia in Russia in 1855?
- Teachers
- Doctors
- Educated professionals
What groups were classified as urban artisans in Russia?
- Manufacturers
- Merchants
- Skilled professionals
Who comprised the lowest tier of the Russian social hierarchy in 1855?
Peasantry (serfs)
