the empire of russia was a absolute monarchy
Had the Russian Revolution not happened is a difficult historical concept. The removal from power of the Monarchy is obviously a pre requisite of a Republic. There is much in Russian history to suggest that had the Revolution not happened then the monarchy there would now be extremely powerful.
Austro-Hungary and the Russian Absolute Monarchy was already in decline.
No, it did not. If you're on Castle Learning and one of the choices is the Black Plague led to labor shortages, that's the answer.
Ryurik, a Viking Lord, founded Novgorod in 862 AD, and established himself as the "Grand Duke of Russia". This is generally considered to be the birth of the Russian state.
Catherine the Great referred to Russian government as Enlightened in the Nakaz. What she really had was an absolute monarchy.
Prior to the 1905 revolution there was an absolute monarchy. Afterwards, a parliamentary body was created... and was disbanded not much later.
NO
Ivan the Terrible introduced the tradition of autocratic rule in Russia, consolidating power in the hands of the tsar and diminishing the influence of the nobility. This centralization of authority established a precedent for absolute monarchy that would persist for centuries, shaping the governance of Russia. His use of the Oprichnina, a state policy marked by political repression and terror, further instilled a culture of fear and loyalty to the tsar, influencing Russian political dynamics into the 20th century. This legacy of autocracy and centralized power played a crucial role in the evolution of the Russian state and its relationship with the populace.
absoloute power or the Czar
Peter the Great is considered an absolute monarch because he centralized power in the Russian state, diminishing the influence of traditional nobility and governing through a system of appointed officials. He implemented sweeping reforms across the military, government, and society, often bypassing established institutions and using autocratic methods to achieve his goals. His efforts to modernize Russia and expand its territory were marked by a strong personal control over the state, exemplifying the traits of absolute monarchy.
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