Russia 1914 - 1917Russia 1914 - 1917By Mr Crowewww.SchoolHistory.co.uk

Alexandra and AlexeiAlexandra and Alexei

RasputinRasputin

Russia in 1914Russia in 1914

A huge country Ruled by the Romanovs Emperor in 1914 was Nicholas II His German wife was Alexandra His son Alexei suffered from

haemophilia

The Russian PeopleThe Russian People

Many Russian people were peasant farmers – they were poor and illiterate

Most of the land was owned by the nobility

There was a growing URBAN population which worked in the factories – they lived in poor conditions

So for most Russians life was hard

The Ruling classThe Ruling class

The Tsar was an AUTOCRAT – he held power

He ruled with the support of

1. The nobility

2. The secret police – OKHRANA

3. The army

The DumaThe Duma

This was a type of Parliament set up in 1905 after a revolution

Nicholas II paid little attention to it

Into World War 1Into World War 1

In 1914 Russia entered the war It had a massive army BUT faced

problems!

1. It was badly equipped

2. It was badly led by poor generals

3. Supplies and communications were slow in Russia

Nicholas II takes charge of the Nicholas II takes charge of the armyarmy