The beginning of the 20th century brought radical changes to the social and political structure of autocratic Russia. It was a period of regression, reform, revolution and eradication. Eradication of a blood line that had remained in rule for over 300 years; the Romanov Dynasty.…
Ivan the Terrible is a name that inspires fear and brings to life many atrocities that plague Russian history. He was a brilliant man with no moral compass who believed that the ends justified the means and would stop at nothing to achieve what he wanted. In order to judge a person, it is necessary to understand where they come from and why they did what they have done. Ivan was given the name terrible but was it not only earned but deserved?…
after Ivan V’s death. When he became ruler at the age of ten, the country was severely…
Which of the previous Tsars were most to blame for the problems inherited by Nicholas II when he ascended to the throne in 1894?…
The collapse of the United Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) led to the formation of a new democratic state. The Russian federation has had three different presidents since its formation and the ratification of its constitution in 1993. The Russian president’s role in the creation of foreign and domestic policies lies within the Russian constitution (Federation, 2013). However, not all presidents have addressed issues in the same manner. The first Russian president, Boris Yeltsin, was unsuccessful at fixing the broken Russian economy and uniting its government to establish a strong foreign policy. Yeltsin’s failure to lead the biggest country on the planet led to his resignation in 1999. His resignation allowed the Russian prime minister of the time to take power of the Russian Federation. His name is Vladimir Putin. This article will discuss some of Vladimir Putin’s approaches on international security issues that…
Ivan IV Vesilyevich, also known as Ivan the Terrible, was born into Russian royalty on the 25th of August 1530. His parents were Vasili III (See1-1) and Elena Glinskaya( See 1-2). When Ivan was only three years old, his father, Vasili III, died of a blood infection. Young Ivan was announced the Grand Prince of Moscow on the 3rd of December in 1533. This was the beginning of his reign. His rough childhood is thought to have been what drove him to be known as Ivan the Terrible.…
The Twentieth century was a very important time for the whole world. Empires rose and fell and the modern world was shaped. One of the most influential men of the century, if not the most, was Joseph Stalin. His legacy continues to frighten and inspire even 60 years after his death.…
March 14 1917, Nicholas II fell from power, there was lots of reasons but my three main reasons are; The State of the Army and how they weren't ready for war, The Role of the Duma and how they wanted the Tsar out of power, and Rasputin how he had control over Nicholas's wife…
How far was Stalin’s victory in the power struggle between 1924 and 1929 the result of the popularity of his policies?…
The war had an adverse effect on the Russian economy. The rising cost of food caused food shortages. Industrial workers went on strike to increase wages and by the end of the war and a new government emerged following Nicholas II abdication. The already delicate domestic political situation in Russia would be imperiled by Nicholas II’s personal affiliation with the military wealth of his country. Any other military commander could be blamed for a disaster and then dismissed, but by taking personal command the Emperor would now take personal as well as political responsibility for all military failures. The crumbling of the Russian position in the field after he assumed command made such an outcome inevitable regardless of innumerable…
Hitler's Childhood Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889, in a small Austrian village called Braunau-am-Inn. Adlof was born a sickly child, his mother, Klara, watched over him night and day. Klara Hitler protected young Adolf from her short-tempered husband, Alois. Adolf grew into a thin, dark-haired, blue-eyed boy with an angular face (Twisted 63). At the age of 6, Hitler started school and showed excellent achievement in his classes. Outside of school young Hitler was energetic and had many friends. Adolf's home life was far less happy. His father ran the household like a military boot camp. When his father was in the same room as him, Adolf was not allowed to speak without permission. The first signs of Adolf's aggression showed up at the age of 7.…
The downfall of the Romanov reign in 1917 was under the power of Tsar Nicholas II. The growing number of revolutionaries from 1905 as well as the impacts of war meant that a strong leader was needed to pull Russia through the difficult times and meet the needs of the suffering communities. A combination of the difficult circumstances and the weak-will of the Tsar was what led Russia to the revolution. Many actions of Tsar Nicholas II led to social uproar that helped to motivate the revolutionaries but even without these actions the Russian revolution was somewhat inevitable. The Bolsheviks words encouraged and helped the public realise how the Tsarist reign was causing the suffering and the only solution was to overthrow them completely even after the October Manifesto was released and a Duma was made. The fall of the Romanov dynasty was not caused by one factor but a combination of the unfortunate circumstances, wrong decisions and an unsuited leader.…
He created a stable and a powerful Russian state that lasted over four centuries. It was during his regime that emski sobor (land assembly) was founded in…
It is possible that Tsarist government survived because of the massive concessions Tsar made in August Manifesto and in, what was more significant at the time, October Manifesto. The concessions pleased only some of the opposition groups, so the Tsar got them on his side. However, there are many other factors, which helped the Tsarist government to survive. In my opinion, the most important factor that contributed to the survival of the Tsarist government was the military power and the fact that it remained loyal to the Tsar, in contrast with 1917 when after WW1, many soldiers died and many solders no longer wanted to serve the Tsar. So, the concession the Tsar made in 1905 wasn’t as significant as the army that remained loyal.…
Ivan the Terrible killed people in horrible ways, often because he was angry. Ivan reformed Muscovy’s legal system and administrative structure and he also reformed the army and he used his army to continue his ancestors’ expansionist policies. His wife Anastasia calmed him a little bit, but after she died Ivan went totally bonkers. It’s…