9. Social developments to 1914 Flashcards
1
Q
How much did Russia’s urban population increase between 1867 and 1917?
A
It quadrupled, from 7m to 28m.
2
Q
How many houses had running water in St Petersburg at the turn of the century?
A
40%
3
Q
What % of children were in full time education in 1914?
A
55%
4
Q
What was the Lena goldfields massacre in 1912?
A
Workers on strike for better wages and conditions. Fired on by troops, 270 killed.
5
Q
What was the literacy rate in 1914?
A
40%
6
Q
By how much did state spending on education increase between 1896 and 1914?
A
From 5m to 82m roubles
