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Which tsar was assassinated in 1881? |
Alexander 2nd |
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In 1889, what new position of power could override the zemstvo's? |
Land Commandment. They were chosen due to their nobility, and "over looked" the zemstvos |
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Alexander 3rd introduced a set of measures that became known as the 'reaction' what were they and what was the name of the act? |
Statute of state security - 1881 >Government controlled courts were set up, which operated outside legal system >judges who were sympathetic towards liberal ideas were sacked >Powers of Okhrana were extended and censorship of the press was tightened |
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Who was Pobedonostsev? |
Chief minister in the Russian government between 1881-1905 who was also Alexander 2nd/3rds personal tutor. He hated liberalism and democracy and was also anti-semitic |
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Sergei Witte carried out what type of reform in Russia? |
Economic |
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The tsar viewed industrialisation as a means to improve? |
The military strength of russia |
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In 1987, what significant reform did Sergei Witte create? |
The rouble was put on the gold standard, which therefore encouraged more foreign investment. |
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Putting the rouble on the gold standard was brilliant for international investment, however it penalised a certain group. Who? |
The domestic consumer in Russia was greatly penalised since higher value rouble raised prices for goods. |
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What other interlocking policies did Witte create? |
> He negotiated large loans from abroad >Imposed heavy taxes and high interest rates at home >Limited the import of foreign goods >Encouraged inflow of foreign capital |
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What was Witte attempting to achieve with his interlocking policies |
A more stable economic Russian empire, but more importantly he was reinvesting foreign capital back into the country, namely, the railway system. |
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What did Witte want to achieve with his improved Russian rail network? |
Boost exports and foreign trade. Between 1880 and 1913, significant improvments were made in the production of coal, oil and pig iron. Coal production went from 3 to 35 million tons in the 30 years. |
