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Two Revolutions in Russia By: Reid Clark
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Revolutionary Rumblings After the Revolution of 1905, Nicholas had failed to solve Russia’s basic problems. In 1914, the huge Russian empire stretched from Eastern Europe to the Pacific. The elected Duma set up after the Revolution of 1905 had no real power. Moderates wanted social change. Nicholas II, a weak man, blocked attempts to limit his authority. The outbreak of war in 1914 (WWI) fired national pride and united Russians. Armies dashed to battle with enthusiasm.
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Continued… World War I quickly strained Russian resources. By 1915, soldiers had no rifles, no ammunition, and no medical care. In 1915, Russian casualties had already reached two million. Nicholas II tried to take personal charge in a patriotic gesture.
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Death of the Mad Monk By 1916, a Siberian peasant named Rasputin, influence over Alexandra reached new heights. He moved into the palace with many of his followers. Rasputin was very corrupt and fond of worldly pleasures. Russia was in the hands of a shady character known to his enemies as the “mad monk.” Members of the Duma, nobles, and the czar’s relatives saw the danger. Five men hatched a plan to destroy Rasputin in order to save monarchy.
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Continued… On December 29, 1916, Prince Felix Yussoupov lured Rasputin into his palace. Rasputin was fed cakes and wines that were poisoned. Later Yussoupov shot him. Rasputin leaped up, after thought to be dead, fled but was shot again and clubbed to stillness. They dropped him into the icy Neva River. Doctors later discovered that Rasputin died by drowning. News of Rasputin’s death caused rejoicing in the capital
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