How well was Russia governed
between 1906-1914?
Today’s Outcome: By the end of the
lesson, I will have made a clear
judgement on how well the Tsar ruled
Russia between these years
Starter:
Russia
1896-1905
You have a
blank diamond
9 template.
Think of all of
the problems
faced/created
by the Tsar up to
1905. You have
to think of 9
problems and
then put them
into their order
of importance.
How well was Russia governed between 1906-1914?
Governed
badly
Governed
effectively
Copy this diagram out
onto a double page
spread in your books
How well was Russia governed between 1906-1914?
Governed
badly
Governed
effectively
You are going to be given a number of cards
explaining the events of 1906-1914. Place
the cards in an appropriate place on your
line.
The people of Russian
were concerned about
the growing influence of
Rasputin and the advice
he was giving to the
Tsar. The Tsar remained
oblivious to this
concern.
In 1907 the Tsar changed
the voting rules so that
his opponents were not
elected to the Duma.
Stolypin appeased the
peasants by allowing the
wealthier ones to buy
land.
Agricultural and
industrial production
increased between
1906-1914, particularly
grain and coal.
“Let those in power
make no mistake about
the mood of the
people...never were the
Russian people...so
profoundly
revolutionised.”
Stolypin was
assassinated in 1911,
although the Tsar was
about to sack him
anyway as he worried
Stolypin was trying to
change Russia too much.
In 1906 the Tsar
appointed a new Prime
Minister, Peter Stolypin
who worked hard to
improve the problems in
Russia.
Stolypin came down
hard on strikers,
protestors and
revolutionaries. His
brutal style of
suppression (hanging)
killed off opposition to
the regime.
Year
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
1912
1913
Despite Russia making
agricultural and
industrial advancement,
Russia was still far
behind modern
industrial powers such
as Britain and Germany.
Strikes
13,995
6,114
3,573
892
340
2,032
2,404
Strikes increased after
1912 and their was
discontent among
the growing
industrial class, but
the army and police
kept firm control.
The Tsar continued to
rule without consulting
the Duma.
Plenary Task
• Which of the following assessments do you
most agree with and why?
By 1913 the government was:
a) In crisis
b) Strong but with some serious weaknesses
c) Secure with only minor weaknesses