History: Russia- The Reaction under Alexander III

PRESERVE

Only allowing aristocracy into the Zemstva would ensure no public opposition to the Tsar.
Using the Okhrana meant more fear so people did as told.
Many people forced "underground" so bad links, poor organisation.
People pleased with the government's measures to prevent terrorism.
Russification was fairly popular in the short term - most Russians xenophobic, so Russia could feel superior to other countries.
During the 1880's Russia developed economically but lack of political reform held it back. Industrialisation led to desire for political rights.
Rising university prices made people resentful. They would have to discuss things underground, however and so could not organise anything against the Tsar due to poor links.

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Persecution of Jews & minorities led them to resent the Tsar & join his underground opponents.
Those who were no longer allowed in the Zemstva would have been more determined & underground groups would remain present.
Using Okhrana drove radicals underground.
Russification caused resentment & made countries want their independence.
Rising university prices caused a lot of resentment and drove discussion underground.
The excessive control over the Zemstva alienated the middle classes, potentially driving them to oppose the Tsar and they had the power to actually get things done.

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