Tsardom of Russia

power came a Tsar of weakness and limited outlook. However historians such as Ray Pearson believe that in aggressive opposition groups and with the help of the working class aimed to bring down the Tsardom at all costs. The argument that the First World War led to the downfall of the Tsardom in Russia is supported by how unprepared the military were from the outset and throughout the war. Poor conditions and lack of weaponry led to low morale. Production of weapons was seriously flawed as seen

History Russia had a violent and turbulent history. It started off with the migration of the Slavic people. During the year 500 AD, the East Slavs settled in the area now known as Western Russia. They rarely had permanent settlements and no cities. According to the legends, around 750 AD, the Varangian warrior elite settled in Russia. They established the Rurik dynasty of Russia, took the city of Keiv in 862, and made it the capital. The state/country of Kievan Rus was established. Around 1147

became a cultural center. By the eighteenth century, the Tsardom of Russia had become the large Russian Empire, stretching from the Polish border eastward to the Pacific Ocean. expansion in the western direction made Russia aware of its separation from a lot of of the remainder of Europe and shattered the loneliness in which the initial stages of expansion had occurred. ordered regimes of the nineteenth

women were still stuck as housewives and laborers for the man of the house. Most very elite and high status positions were exclusive to men in 18th century Russia, such as Charge d’Affaires or military commander.8 Two examples of extreme discrimination stand out in Dashkova’s memoir. The first is when the Grand Duke, who will inherit the tsardom, openly admits to his acquaintances that he favors Dashkova’s sister as a lover and wife and will promptly dispose of Catherine when he rises in power. The

It was not until after World War I that Russia began to undergo a series of changes. Following the Russian Revolution of 1917, the former Russian empire that had existed from 1721 up until then collapsed, and the Soviet Union was introduced. The geographic renaming of Russia from the Russian Empire to the Soviet Union also brought about many gradual changes. There were also changes in religion, as the new government replaced the role of the Orthodox Church. There was an increase in nationalism because

Why did Revolution break out in Russia in 1905? In 1905, thousands of people gathered outside the Winter Palace, demanding change and immediate reform. Although their revolt was ultimately unsuccessful, it is important to wonder why many people were disgruntled with the Tsarist regime. It can be argued that 1905 revolution resulted in both long-term and crucial short term factors: the long-term factors which will be discussed are peasant land-hunger, the declining economy and the exploitation of

proved that the Tsar could not handle the problems of Russia. Ironically, he would have been ideal as a constitutional monarch, but was adamant against the idea. As the First World War started Russia’s problems arises, from short-term and long-term causes. The war brought back inflation which led to “demonstrations over food shortages combined with workers’ grievances,” (Hosking, 2012, p. 91) thus this destroyed Nicholas’s image as Father of Russia. Military became ineffective as the transport system

Note: clues are underlined Russia Images Image 1 - Image 1 represents a Russian barber named Peter the Great shaving off the beard of the commander and chief at that time. At a reception thrown in Peter’s honor, Peter pulled out a barber’s razor surprising all of the people attending.This was unexpected because at that time, shaving was considered a great sin. One was supposed to remain just the way that god created them and not change anything. The people of the Eastern Orthodox church especially

Effectiveness of Wittes Economic Reform in Russia When Sergei Witte became minister of finance in Russia in 1892 he recognised that the economy had to be modernised if Russia was to become a world power on a par with the west. The Industrial Revolution that had taken place in the west had led to its massive economic growth and an increase in power and Empire building. Being able to buy cheap, raw materials like oil and coal from Russia fuelled part of the west’s industrial

don't just exist in books. I choose Ivan IV Vasileyevich (Ivan the Terrible) because he is a monster who killed a lot of people and he is perfect for writing about monsters. Ivan The Terrible or Ivan IV was a historical figure who ruled as the tsar of Russia in the 15th century. He earned his nickname “The Terrible” due to his harsh and brutal rule. (Nikolay Andreyev) Ivan was known for his violent temper, para novice, and the cruel treatment of his enemies and even his people.