chapter 1:The Russian Autocracy in 1855 Flashcards
what is an autocracy?
having no limits on a rulers power
how did Robert Service paint Tsarist Russia?
he stresses its geographical, social, intellectual and religious divisions, and emphasizes localism (loyalty to the community) and lack of national consciousness. it is held together by the reverence for the tsar and his power to demand obedience
Describe Nicholas I:
it was an autocratic empire with a Tsar at its head, god chose the Tsar and therefore demands all obedience. Nicholas 1 was also the Head of the Russian Orthodox church and was the embodiment of god on earth
Who ran church affairs in 1721?
The over-procurator, this means the church and tsar were interwined as archbishops were subject to tsarist control over appointments, education, finance and administration
