How did Russia change during 1881-1953?

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How did Russia change during 1881-1953?

Throughout this essay I shall discuss, key economic, political and changes within society in the period of 1881-1953. Also I will study how the 'power of the Government' changed and influenced other major issues in this period.

Change occurred upon the death of Alexander II in 1881 when the power was passed to Alexander III. Alexander II was a Tsar liberator where as Alexander III was a reactionary Tsar, this was a significant change due to the fact Alexander III was seeking to restore Russia to that of the era of Nicholas I. Alexander II made many radical reforms, including an attempt to not to depend on a landed aristocracy controlling the poor, a move to developing Russia's natural resources and to thoroughly reform all branches of the administration. Alexander III main aims where to undo the reforms of his father, repression of opponents and to restore Russia's position internationally this was 'russification' and it was designed to take the sting out of those who wanted to reform Russia and to blind the Russian people around one person. Russification had a significant impact on the different cultures and nationalities, as