Liberal Reformism, Revolutionary Populism, Marxism and Marxist - Leninsm

Question 1

Who were provincial governors?

Answer 1

Presided over 96 provinces of Russia. Appointed to tsar and reported directly to him.

Question 2

What were the provincial governors responsible for?

Answer 2

Administration of local police, public works, education and health.

Question 3

Who worked in zemstvos?

Answer 3

Progressive nobles, usually.

Question 4

How did the Tsar generate hatred towards his regime in regards to his stance on land captains?

Answer 4

Although liberal bureaucrats warned the Tsar that the land captains were destroying the reputation of the regime, the Tsar saw the land captains as symbolic of himself in the countryside, giving him a link with common people.

Question 5

How did the assassination of Plehve (15 July 1904) result in a greater move towards liberalism?

Answer 5

Prince Sviatopolk - Mirskii as his more liberal replacement.
Paris Conference 17 Sept 04
Zemstvo Conference 6-9 Nov 04
Decree easing the restrictions on the press and expanding the rights of the zemstvos 12 Dec 04