Russian History 1881 – 1914 What was Russia like in 1881? • 82% of the population were illiterate peasant farmers. • No technology was used on farms – subsistence farming. • Largest standing army in Europe. • No political parties and the press was heavily censored. • Fierce loyalty to the Tsar – often enforced by brutal secret police. • Royalty owned most of the land – Tsar’s estate was larger than some countries. • 1861 – Tsar Alexander II freed
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Lenin was able to consolidate Bolshevik rule in Russia by combining popular policies and repression: To what extent do you agree with this statement. I do agree with this statement and i will be explaining why in this essay. Lenins main policies consisted of; war communism this was seen as repressive‚ the treaty of Brest Litovsk ending Russia’s involvement in WW1. The NEP 9 new economic policy. Lenin defined his movement by the slogan “all power to the soviets” Lenin believed he could make a new
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C/C Essay Economically‚ both China and Russia were burdened by taxes that the Mongols inflicted upon them; however‚ their political systems were different because China’s government was ruled by Mongols and foreigners‚ whereas Russia kept their local rulers. China and Russia are similar in that the Mongols taxed their people a great deal when they took control. Mongols were typically very destructive when taking over a civilization‚ but when a civilization surrendered to their rule‚ they were spared
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During 1750-1900 Russia and Japan both getting a late start to industrialization face similar as well as complete differences due to the process. Compared to Russia‚ Japan was able to seperate themselves from Asian persuasian ans survive as a strong independent nation‚ and still lock down raw materials from Korea. Russia had been able to control a warm-water port and actually expand into Asia and Europe. Both nations had developed so that they were able to avoid dominaion by the west. One similarity
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Demography I would like to talk about the high mortality rate in Russia. In 2011 the death rate was 13.5 deaths out of 1000 people. The birth rate is 12.6births out of 1000 people. But the major problem is not the aging population but the cause of death in 2010. 56% of all deaths in Russia were caused by cardiovascular diseases. As you know red bull has been blamed for its bad effects on cardiovascular system (it increases heart rhythm troubles‚ blood pressure‚ tachycardia…). So it could be a
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The Mongolian rule had a very direct impact on the states of Russia and China. The Mongols impacted them both politically and economically. In China and Russia‚ the Mongol era brought a great change in political power. The Khans‚ or “Great Leaders” ruled both places and destroyed cities and killed government officials. This was not just an example of the Mongols ruthlessness but it was a form of tactics that brought fear into the opposing people so they would never revolt. Also‚ in China
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reign ushered in a revolutionary political system that would change the world. He claimed his throne unprepared after the sudden death of his father "Alexander III". His father rarely taught him the things necessary to control an empire as big as Russia and shortly after this‚ the country quickly fell into turmoil. Many unfortunate incidents occurred during his rule‚ the first one being at his corronation in Moscow (1895)‚ where a number of people (the number itself is disputed and ranges
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reforms in the interest of Russia such as the reorganization of the Government‚ in the military‚ the economy and also in the appearance of his social structure to reflect western ideals. After a visit West did he decide that Russia was not suitable for the modern advancements of their neighboring European nations. Not only did Peter adopt the standard of living of the western European world; his efforts sped up Russia’s development greatly. In the westernization of Russia‚ Peter made a more stable
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MARKET ANALYSIS TARGET We have chosen Russia to be our target market because it has undergone a decline in the production of the agricultural sector and nowadays the country is trying to face this problem. Besides that‚ we have thought that it could be a great place to offer our product so they can also reach a significant growth in terms of technology. It is important to mention that for this country investment and innovation are quite relevant. It also should be pointed out that 10% of the
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Russia 1462-1522 Reign of Ivan III (the great) -annexes many of the surrounding territories 1533-1584 Reign of Ivan the Terrible -First czar of Russia -Conquers Mongol territories and gets Russia a Caspian Sea port 1584-1613 Time of Troubles -anarchy and civil war -Poland invades Russia 1613 Michael Romanov is elected by an assembly of nobles to be tsar -beginning of the Romanov dynasty which ruled Russia until 1917 -brought stability to end the time of troubles -country was
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