The Russian Empire in 1914
The social, economic, and political conditions of Russia under Tsar Nicholas II.
Key Questions
- 1Why was the Russian economy primarily agrarian in the early 20th century?
- 2How did the Tsar maintain absolute power despite growing opposition?
- 3What role did the orthodox church play in Russian society?
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