Bloody Sunday: The Russian Revolution

The struggle between classes and the corruption of the government are problems that have existed for 100s of years. Russia was known as a country with the ability to feed the world. In 1855-1881 Alexander II reigned and during his time he emancipated the serfs of Russia in 1861. After he reigned his son Alexander III did, and he ended this political reform efforts and returned Russia to an absolute rule. When Nicholas II reigned as tsar of Russia many had already disliked his powerful ruling. A small group of aristocrats held much of the power and wealth and the majority(peasants) had little power. However, in 1905 an event known to many as Bloody Sunday occurred and shifted the people’s view of the government. In 1914, when WWI began a huge Russian army was formed by forcing working class and peasant men to join. Although the Russian army had great numbers, the soldiers were not equipped or trained to fight. Many of them were sent into battle without shoes, food, and even weapons. The harsh winter conditions alongside famine, and social ruin swept through Russia and made living conditions for many …show more content…
Although WWI had many effects on Russia’s economy and government it was not the primary cause of the Russian revolution, it was the progressive frustration presented by the people due to the struggle of the social classes between the peasantry and aristocracy classes due to the incompetent ruling of Tsar Nicholas