Tsarist Russia Flashcards
What is Tsarist autocracy?
The absolute power that a monarch held in Tsarist Russia
Russia was ruled by the tsars from ____ to ____
- 1547
- 1917
What is the meaning of the Romanov dynasty?
Any member of the Russian imperial dynasty that ruled from the crowning (1613) of Mikhail Fyodorovich to the abdication (1917) of Nicholas II during the February Revolution
What was the feudal system of serfdom?
A system of agricultural labour in which peasants were bound to the land and subject to the will of their land lords - specifically relating to manorialism and debt bondage
Russian Orthodox Church (ROC)
The dominant religion in Tsarist Russia, which was closely tied to the monarchy and played a significant role in Russian culture and society
Official Church doctrine stated that the Tsar was…
appointed by God. Any challenge to the Tsar - the Little Father - was said to be an insult to God
What is industrialisation?
The process of transforming the economy of a nation or region from a focus on agriculture to a reliance on manufacturing
What is an essential feature of industrialisation?
Mechanised methods of mass production
When did industrialisation begin in Russia?
The late 19th century
What did industrialisation lead to?
The growth of urbanisation and the working class
What was the Russo-Japanese War?
A conflict between Russia and Japan in 1904-1905, which highlighted Russia’s military weaknesses and contributed to growing dissatisfaction with the Tsarist regime
What was Bloody Sunday?
A peaceful protest in St. Petersburg in 1905 that turned violent when troops fired on demonstrators, killing hundreds and sparking widespread unrest throughout Russia
