Russian Revolution Theme 1

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Created on: 22-01-19 19:04

Principles of Autocracy in 1894-1905 Russia? (3)

Tsar only assisted by Cabinet, Senate and State Council - purley advisory. Reforms were called 'senseless dreams'

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Nationality in Russia (3)

Russians built empire, so they have the right to rule it. Russians are unique (language, religon and culture). Believed support of liberal and socialist ideas were unRussian

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Orthodoxy in Russia

indoctrinated need for obedience to Tsar at times. Headed by minister (procurator of the holy Synod)

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Opression of Nationalities (3)

Russification launched by Alex II 1881-94. Imposed language, culture and religion agreesivly in Poland, Finland, Estonia and Lithuania (most nationalist feeling). Russian mandatory in school lessons and court proceedings in Poland & Baltic Provinces

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What where the effects of Russification?

increased resentment and nationalist feeling to the extent that there was - led to demonstration in Gandak 1903

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Nationality in Russia (3)

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Russians built empire, so they have the right to rule it. Russians are unique (language, religon and culture). Believed support of liberal and socialist ideas were unRussian

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Orthodoxy in Russia

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Opression of Nationalities (3)

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What where the effects of Russification?

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Russian Revolution Theme 1