The Causes and Impacts of the Revolutions of 1917

Why was Russia so hard to govern?

• Political : Russia was an autocratic state which many people disagreed with.
• Geography : Russia had a large empire, covering many nations, many people speaking different languages all ruled by one person. 
• Social : There was a social hierarchy in Russia, a large divide between the rich and poor. 
• Economic : There were lots of people out of work, meaning many people lived in poverty.

The Russian Population

• 80% of Russia's population were peasants.
• They lived in poverty in the countryside, with no education and only 40 years…