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1 - Before Nicholas II 1 - Russia An Introduction SAMPLE www.kbs.com.au Russian Revolution PowerPoint Series: 1 – Introduction to Russia Before Nicholas II

2 Russia Largest country in area Large population Culturally diverse This information can be seen in the only imperial Russian census to have been recorded in 1897: Russian Census SAMPLE www.kbs.com.au Russian Revolution PowerPoint Series: 1 – Introduction to Russia Before Nicholas II

3 No Enlightenment here Nicholas I and previous Tsars, ensured that the ideas of enlightenment would not spread to Russia. Where other countries failed, the Russian autocracy was successful in crushing opposition through exile and execution. Russia’s geographically large size, meant that it was difficult for ideas to spread, as peasants were isolated. See map of Russia by 1913 (during Nicholas II’s reign): Map of Russia SAMPLE www.kbs.com.au Russian Revolution PowerPoint Series: 1 – Introduction to Russia Before Nicholas II

4 Serfdom Serfs were bound to the land (slaves to the land). What is the difference between a Peasant and a Serf? (research and/or discuss - answer to appear later in this presentation) SAMPLE www.kbs.com.au Russian Revolution PowerPoint Series: 1 – Introduction to Russia Before Nicholas II

5 The Last Tsars of Russia Alexander III (1881-1894) SAMPLE www.kbs.com.au Russian Revolution PowerPoint Series: 1 – Introduction to Russia Before Nicholas II

6 The Last Tsar of Russia Nicholas II (1894-1917) Tsar Nicholas II is the last Tsar of Russia The Romanov dynasty lasted for over 300 years. SAMPLE www.kbs.com.au Russian Revolution PowerPoint Series: 1 – Introduction to Russia Before Nicholas II

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