In 1905 workers gathered in St. Petersburg on January 22 to carry out protests that would lead to a violent massacre. When the leader of this organized protest, priest Georgy Gapon, gathered workers in order to speak out about desired work reforms, Gapon did not expect his peaceful assembly would result in a violent outburst. … Continue reading The Beginning of a Revolution
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Bloody Sunday: Did the Tsar Shoot Himself in the Foot?
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On January 22, 1905 (January 9 in the old calendar) crowds of unarmed demonstrators marched toward the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. Mostly industrial workers and their families led by Orthodox priest Father Georgii Gapon, the demonstrators intended to bring a petition before Tsar Nicholas II. The petition called for extensive change; asking for wage … Continue reading “Bloody Sunday: Did the Tsar Shoot Himself in the Foot?”
Repression and the Russian Revolution
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Considering recent actions taken by the Executive Branch of the US government, what stood out to me the most about analyzing the Russian Revolution of 1905 were the extensive issues revolving around religion and nationality that led to much violence and unrest in Russia during this time period. This ethnic repression and discrimination comes as […]
A Reason to Skip Sunday Mass
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The 1905 Russian Revolution In 1905 Russia experienced widespread political and social unrest, which lead to series of reforms. Actions of the revolution included: factory worker strikes, peasant rebellions, and military mutinies. Ultimately the Russian government responded with the establishment of the State Duma, the multi-party system, and the Russian Constitution of 1906. Causes of … Continue reading A Reason to Skip Sunday Mass
Same Song, Different Singer
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Like many other revolutions the Revolution of 1905 had much build up towards it. One contributing event in particular was a day in January of 1905 known as Bloody Sunday. On that day, a protest led by a priest named Father Gregorii Gapon was violently put down by Russia soldiers outside of the Winter Palace …
Father Gapon Arrested!
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The soul of the Revolution has been taken into custody! Read all about it! Father Gapon was a man of the people in Russia during the Revolution of 1905. In fact, it was a well-known fact that the working class loved him. In the New York Times article from January 21, 1905 entitled Czar Menaced By Revolution, …
An Assassins Guide to a Successful Murder
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Assassins are a fascinating group of people. They are willing to go to the grandest extremes for their goal, no matter the danger. What is equally as fascinating is the planning that goes into these assassinations, as the assassins spend enormous amounts of time planning the murder of […]
The Road to Revolution is Paved with Massacres
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On March 5, 1770, a unit of British soldiers opened fire on a group of protesting Americans in Boston, Massachusetts. This onslaught resulted in the immediate deaths of three persons and two later died from their mortally inflicted wounds. This incident, known as the Boston Massacre, served as a galvanizing event for the Patriots’ cause … Continue reading The Road to Revolution is Paved with Massacres
The Hidden Voice of Russian Minorities
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Being a minority has prove to be challenging within any nation throughout history. Russia, considering it’s multi nationality in 1905, had similar obstacles. “At varying rates and intensity, minority discontent
The October Manifesto’s Open Doors
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The October Manifesto was the outcome of the 1905 Revolution. The document vaguely promised to grant an elected legislative body, civil and religious liberties, and the right to organize unions and political parties (Freeze 255). The revolution was the culmination … Continue reading →
