Question

The condition of common people and workers in Russia was a miserable one. Give reason.

Answer 1

Working population in Russia were different from other countries in Europe in many ways:

(i) Working population in Russia was living under autocratic rule of the Tsar. Where as the working population in Europe lived under parliamentary form of the government.

(ii) Workers in Russia were not allowed to form trade unions. So they did not have the power of collective bargaining where as the workers in Europe had these rights.

(iii) Working hours were very long and labour laws were not followed. In Europe steps were already taken to protect the interest of workers.

(iv) Russian workers were a divided social group. Some had strong links with village, others had settled in cities.

(v) Working population did not enjoy civil liberties which were enjoyed in other European countries