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The extent of change in Russia, 1881-1894
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The extent of change in Russia, 1881-1894
Alexander III and his policies
Repression
Loris - Melikov (reforming minister)was forced to resign
Manifesto introduced to emphasise political power of the Tsar
'Statute of State Security' passed establishing government controlled courts. Suspects could be put on trial without a jury.
Press freedoms were restricted. 14 major newspapers were banned by 1889.
Okhrana became feared
Uni fees were increased
Russification
In 1885, Russian became the official language of the Empire
Jews were heavily persecuted and experienced pogroms
Economy and Modernisation
Purpose: to compete with international rivals
Nickolai Bunge was finance minister in 1881 and 1882
Reduced the amount of tax paid by peasants
Established peasants Land Bank to provide financial support
In 1887, Vyshnegradsky became Finance minister
He introduced incentives for peasants to move to Siberia
Encouraged foreign countries to loan Russia money for industrialisation
However severe famines still occurred in 1891-92 where 1.5 and 2 million people died
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