Age of Conquest: A Kings and Generals Podcast 0.1. Russia before and after the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905
Nov 28, 2018
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Russia's State in 1894
- In 1894, Tsar Nicholas II inherited a Russian Empire seen as backward and lacking political freedoms.
- Though serfdom was abolished in 1861, agrarian challenges and social tensions persisted.
Coronation Tragedy
- A stampede at Nicholas II's coronation killed almost 1,400 people.
- His decision to attend a gala the same evening cemented his reputation as cold and uncaring.
Agrarian Russia's Struggles
- Despite industrialization efforts, agriculture dominated the Russian economy in the early 20th century.
- Low productivity, lack of investment, and harsh winters led to widespread famine and peasant unrest.