Russian Autocracy in 1855 Flashcards
Why was Russia seen as an Autocratic Empire in the 19th Century?
There was one Tsar at the head of state who took the title of ‘Emperor and Autocrat of all of Russia.’
What religion dominated Russia at this time?
The Russian Orthodox Church.
How many people of the many ethnic groups living in Russia at this time were actually Russian?
Less than half, estimated 69 million people.
How many ranks made up the Council of Ministers?
14.
14 being the lowest rank
What would members of rank 14 in the Council of Ministers be responsible for?
collecting taxes, running a provincial post office etc.
What were the members of the Council of Ministers also known as?
the Bureaucracy
How many ‘conscripted serfs’ made up the Tsar’s army?
1.5 million
How many years were ‘conscripted serfs’ forced to serve
25 years
Where did the ‘conscripted serfs’ live?
a military colony
How much of the government’s annual spending was absorbed by the army? (percentage)
45%
Explain the term, Cossacks
A specially skilled military class serving the Tsar. Cossacks often came from Ukraine or Southern Russia.
Russia at this point could be described as a police state, explain what this means.
the activities of the people are closely monitored and controlled for political reasons.
What was the effect of the French Revolution of Tsar Alexander I?
He considered setting up an advisory representative assembly but failed to do so.
How did Nicholas I react to his father’s plans of setting up an advisory representative assembly?
He rejected the idea completely
What date was the military uprising against Nicholas I?
December 1825
