Many changes, economically, politically, and or socially life changing are brought about by revolutions which is a sudden change. The Russian Revolution was sparked by the problems in agriculture, industry and tension between the social classes. This was a turning point for the people of Russia because of the great change of life for the citizens of Russia.
Compared to the rest of Europe, Russia had been far behind economically. The agriculture of Russia was very bad, and a series of poor harvest caused mass starvation for the peasants. By 1850, 90% of the population lived off the land, farming. Russia was in great need to industrialize because of the great deficit in ability to produce foods needed for the people. With Russia so far behind in industry, the government wanted to push for development, quick and efficient, to get them caught up with the rest of Europe. They hope that this new developments would increase their goods and it would be sufficient in fulfilling their shortage in essentials of food and clothing. The problem with the need to industrialize was it was hurting the people, because taxes and foreign investment had to increase. Eventually, these problems with food shortages and the poor economy led to dissatisfaction of the government by the citizens, helping cause the Russian Revolution.
Industrializing Russia was going to be a big problem for the urban working class, creating social problems. These factory workers experienced extremely unfair and inhumane working conditions. These workers could only afford to live in slums filled with disease and poverty due to the long hours of work, and low pay they received. This class of workers was the audience for socialists and messages of reform, because of the unfair treatment. The unhappiness with their living conditions, led to uprisings for better treatment, living, and working conditions. Although the working class was not the only ones who were treated unfairly by the nobles, they had a higher education and led most revolts against them.
