Lena Goldfield Massacre 1912 Flashcards
Where was gold first discovered and when?
Eastern Siberia in the early 19th century
Who were the main shareholders of the Lena Gold Mining Company?
The Tsars mother and numerous Government Ministers
What were the conditions like in the company?
Harsh environment and poor treatment of workers
Why did the miners choose to strike?
Horsemeat served in the canteen
What did the miners want?
30% wage increase, 8hr working day and better medical care
How many workers died in April 1912 in Nadezhdinsk?
90 soliders shot at 3000 unarmed protesters, 160 killed and 200 wounded
What happened after a month of striking?
The mines came to a standstill and troops were sent in to arrest the leaders
What happened when the leaders of the strike were arrested?
Miners began protesting for their release
Why and when did the protesters give up?
Gave up late 1912 after no significant improvement
Who were the workers replaced with when they left?
Workers from Korea and China
What happened in Russia after the massacre?
Outbreak of protests that only stopped when war broke out
What did Lenin say about the massacre?
“inflamed the masses with revolutionary fire”
