How Did The American Revolution Affect Russia In The 19th Century

Introduction The second half of 19th century and early 20th century was a period of reforms in Russia. Economic modernization and political changes were extremely desired. This period is one of the most important in History of Russia because it was a time of great change. Western influence spread new ideas throughout the empire. Russia was making attempts to strengthen its status on a world wide level, however, it was struggling to make transition from communism to democracy and to catch up with its European neighbors. It is hard to say whether the Great Reforms were successful and had a positive impact on Russia in general or not. In order to understand all benefits and drawbacks it is important to analyze the crucial events that
His family was wealthy and well-known in Russian aristocracy. His father, Arkady Stolypin, was a Russian landowner, descendant of a great noble family, a general in the Russian artillery and later Commandant of the Kremlin Palace. His mother, Natalia Mikhailovna Stolypina, was daughter of a Russian foreign minister Alexander Gorchakov. Stolypin graduated from St. Petersburg University and began his service in government in 1885 when he joined the Ministry of State Domains. Four years later Stolypin was appointed marshal of Kovno province. In 1884, Stolypin married Olga Borisovna Neidhardt, the daughter of a famous Muscovite family. He he had five daughters and a son from this marriage. Peter Stolypin began his political career with various povincial appointments. He was appointed governor in Grodno in 1902, and became the youngest person ever appointed to this position. Later, he became governor of Saratov. His work in that period is considered as very effective and successful. He roughly dealt with peasant riots and potential revolutionaries in 1905, gaining a reputation as the only governor who was able to keep his province under rigorous control in this period of widespread revolt. Stolypin was the first governor to use effective methods against those who were suspected of causing
This quality helped him at the meeting of the First Duma. The reform program of the Duma had been rejected by the government. This provoked great anger in the Duma and criticizing the government. Ministers were ignoring what was said but Stolypin listened to what was said. He listened not because he agreed with everything that he was hearing, but because it helped him to see who were Russia’s enemies and who he could probably work with in implementing the reforms he had in mind for