Russia Essay Examples

When Nicholas was 26 years old and still politically immature, Alexander III died suddenly of kidney disease on October 26, 1894. His father had kept him out of most affairs of state, but the ill-prepared Nicholas nevertheless became the czar. Acutely aware of his limitations, he was initially overwhelmed by the responsibility of ruling Russia. […]

There is no doubt that the tsar faced difficulties in the years leading up to the First World War. These difficulties can be divided into political and social and economic problems. In terms of the political problems the Tsar faced, there was the fact that he was an autocrat not listening to anyone else’s views […]

Through the 1920s peasants provided the Soviet government with many problems. The argument about the future of NEP was largely to do with how the government should treat the peasants. It was an argument that had already split the politburo in two.Early in 1928 Stalin announced that the USSR was 2 million tonnes short of […]

Stalin’s economic policies can be seen as a significant success, because they achieved their overall goals of modernising and improving Russia as quickly as possible, in order to catch up and compete with the other European powers and America. The first of the Economic policies are the Five Year Plans. Stalin’s main ideas were to […]

Russia was once described by Winston Churchill as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”. Russia had its own alphabet, calendar and is completely unique with entirely different strengths and weakness compared to the west. From 1825 – 1855 Tzar Nicholas I was in power of this puzzle of a country, he represented […]

Stalin was in control of Russia for nearly 30 years, from 1924, after the death of the Bolshevik leader, Lenin, to 1953, when Stalin, himself, died. He was incredibly brutal, and sent many innocent people to their deaths, or to “gulags” (Russian concentration camps). He had his critics tortured, or removed and was the cause […]

Just previous to 1894, the king was Alexander III, 49 years old. Alexander was incredibly influenced by Konstantin Pobedenestov, Procurator of the Holy Synod, who also believed in an anti-western Russia (later backed by the Slavophiles, who also disliked the Western way of life). He brought back censorship in education and he press and also […]

Geography has played a significant role in shaping Russia’s history. The vast seas have made communication difficult, while the barren North and East regions are vastly different from the fertile Black earth areas. The Russian policy was faced with a dilemma – whether Russia is a Western or European country which shares the same interests […]

By 1917 Russia had been at War for three years and the strains on the both the army and the country itself were becoming more and more established as time went on and people were beginning to question the Tsar’s rule. Previous to 1917 the Tsar had suffered many setbacks as ruler of Russia. The […]

To solely attribute the abdication of Nicholas II to the duration of World War I would be unjust and incorrect. It is essential to consider the additional challenges encountered by the Tsar during his reign in 1914-1917. The presence of other issues endangered Nicholas’ rule, including Rasputin and Alexandra, as well as widespread political dissatisfaction […]

Russia faced multiple issues even before Rasputin emerged as a key player. These included weak leadership under Nicholas II, food shortages, dire living conditions in slums, devaluation of Tsarism after the 1905 revolution, failure to uphold the promise of a Duma, lingering effects of Bloody Sunday, rising popularity of revolutionary parties, various nationalities and religious […]

Although there are obstacles, the EU-Russia connection holds importance. Marsh and Mackenstein (2005: 202) believe that due to Russia’s size and proximity, it cannot be fully integrated nor ignored. The way they engage with each other raises questions about whether it is a strategic alliance or a cooperative endeavor. In an interview with the Italian […]

With the collapse of the USSR, which marked the conclusion of the largest socio-economic experiment in recent history, Russia was poised for the most transformative changes it had ever experienced. Despite predictions of a teleological development path towards a Western-style market economy and liberal democracy throughout Russia, the reality has shown stark regional differences in […]

“With the possible exception of Nikita Khrushchev, no Russian ruler brought so much relief to so many people as did Alexander II, autocratic and conservative though he was. ” This quote from the historian Westwood shows the opinion he holds that Alex II was a ‘Tsar liberator’. This essay will examine Russia under Alexander’s rule […]

he novel Eugene Onegin was written by Alexander Pushkin between 1825 and 1832, and was published in its final single volume form in 1837. At the time the book was written, Russia had undergone the reforms of Peter the Great and Europe had a great influence on the ideas, styles and even language of Russia’s […]

In his cause and effect essay, Paul Harrison expresses concern about the global impact of westernization on cultural diversity. Despite acknowledging similarities among different nations, he adopts a distressed tone to raise awareness among younger readers. Specifically, he emphasizes how westernization is harmful to cultural diversity throughout the world. The text discusses the effects of […]

to be in the world an era of unprecedented peace. Contrary to the predictions that the end of the Cold War will bring about the fragmentation of international order and the emergence of multipolar rivalry among atomistic national units, today the worlds major powers enjoy co-operative relations and world economy is progressively liberalising and integrating. […]

Throughout his lifetime, Lenin made numerous significant decisions and implemented policies that had a broad influence on all Russian citizens. Although not all of these actions resulted in positive outcomes, they ultimately proved beneficial for the country as a whole. The impact of Lenin’s policies varied in terms of duration, with some having short-term effects […]

Film response The film presents the character Peter the high as the iconic figure and force of revolution for the Russian Empire. Many of the attributes awarded to the ruler depict that he was the only leading personality that transformed the history of Russia given its predominant historical recognition at the international platform. Born in […]

Even though there are different opinions, John Fennel, a Western scholar, has a negative view. He argues that Nevsky actively tried to form alliances with the Tatar conquerors, which ultimately prevented any effective resistance against the oppression of the Golden Horde. In 1220, he was born as the second son of Yaroslav Vsevolodovitch, a prince […]

For many years the Mongols influenced the Eurasian world in more ways than one. This nomadic people, though few in number when compared to those they “conquered”, was highly successful in gaining power and facilitating trade across the European and Asian continents. Russia and China are two particular regions that experienced the effects of Mongol […]

The beginning of the 20th century brought radical changes to the social and political structure of autocratic Russia. It was a period of regression, reform, revolution and eradication. Eradication of a blood line that had remained in rule for over 300 years; the Romanov Dynasty. World War 1 was a crucial and defining factor which […]