The condition of Russia before the revolution of February/March 1917: the Tsar and political authority; the war effort; the economic and social state of Russia; discontent
By early 1917, Russia was close to collapse. Tsar Nicholas II had lost control of the war, the economy, and his own people.
Real World
By February 1917, bread queues in Petrograd stretched for hours in sub-zero temperatures — yet Nicholas II remained at military headquarters hundreds of miles away, demonstrating the dangerous disconnect between the Tsar's political isolation and the daily reality facing ordinary Russians.
Exam Focus
Prioritise the war's role as a catalyst that turned existing weaknesses into immediate crisis — exam mark schemes reward analysis of how factors interact.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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