Stolypin's Work

Question 1

Sergei Stolyipin

Answer 1

Born to a noble family, he believed in preserving, above all the divine authority of the tsar. However, he was also deeply concerned with Russia’s economic backwardness, and the threat of a socialist uprising from the disenchanted proletariat that was rising in the cities.

Question 2

Stolypin as a Prime Minister

Answer 2

Tried to work closely with the Duma, but often did not agree with the Duma on their policies, and thus dissolved the Duma.

Question 3

Stolyipin as a Reactionary (1906-1911)

Answer 3

Frequently utilized law that allowed him to execute political dissidents. He frequently used the death penalty to execute political dissidents, particularly on the hard left. More than 1000 politicians were applied the penalty. The noose was popularly referred to as Stolyipin’s Tie.

Question 4

Stolypin’s Reforms Appealing Peasants

Answer 4

1902: Tax collection executed by the government, not the communes
1906: Number of laws on private property, mainly that communes no longer owned the peasant’s landed, instead owned by the peasants themselves.
1907: Remaining redemption payments (Phase 3) cancelled.

Question 5

Positives of Stolyipin’s Reforms

Answer 5

Peasant’s inheritance grew from 20 to 50%

3.5 million peasants moved to Siberia, reducing overcrowding.

Question 6

Negatives/Limitiations on peasant reform

Answer 6

Conservative peasants that liked the security of the mirs
unhappy; Rich landlords were unhappy, since it meant that they were now competing with landowning peasants; Severe lack of education limited peasant mobility.