did things improve after 1905?

Question 1

despite upheaval of 1905 revolution+ booming industry after 1908, Russian gov made

Answer 1

no real attempt to improve workers’ conditions- in contrast to social reforms enacted elsewhere in europe

Question 2

in 1912

Answer 2

limited insurance introduced for accidents + sickness but covered only a minority of the workforce

Question 3

people still worked long hours for low pay

Answer 3

less than 1/3 the average in western europe

Question 4

some workplaces hours actually increased after 1905 , for old age?

Answer 4

occupational disease and unemployment little or no support

Question 5

some enlightened employers doing more than law required e.g

Answer 5

some provided schools for the children of their workers

Question 6

housing conditions deteriroirated + strain on

Answer 6

public service

Question 7

by 1914 industrial workers had established itself a distinct section of the population. level of literacy among workers reached

Answer 7

64% in 1914 compared with less than 40% for the adult population in general