Social Change within Russia (1855-1964)

Question 1

When was the first ‘Census’ within Russia?

Answer 1

1897

Question 2

Name three reasons why the population grew in Russia between 1870-1914

Answer 2

• Increase of Birth Rates
• Stimulation of Industrialisation
• Marrying earlier
• Regular Employment

Question 3

Name one way that the Emancipation Edict of 1861 impacted marriage

Answer 3

• It gave the peasants the freedom to marry anyone they wanted. (Although Civil Marriage was not officially introduced until 1917 under Communists)

Question 4

When was abortion made legal?

Answer 4

1926