The social context Flashcards
What did the landowning elites consist of? (5)
- clergy
- nobility
- civil and military officers
- army and naval officers
- royal court
Who were urban artisans?
manual workers in the town that possessed some skills
Who made up the productive class? (2)
- merchants
- manufacturers
Give examples of professionals. (3)
- teachers
- doctors
- lawyers
Who was the intelligentsia?
Educate members of the Russian society
What concerns did the intelligentsia have? (2)
-humanitarian
nationalist
How big was the Russian population?
130 million
How many industrial workers were there?
800,000
How many universities were there and how many people attended?
- 6 universities
- 3,500 attendees
What was society missing?
A coherent middle class
What was class based on? (3)
- birth
- land
- service
What were serfs liable for?
dues to their masters
What were indirect taxes placed on? (2)
- salt
- vodka
Who was exempt from paying direct monetary tax? (2)
- nobility
- clergymen
What percentage of the empire was Russian?
55.6%
