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Chapter : 2. Socialism In Europe & The Russian Revolution
Social Movement Between 1905-1907
The condition of the common people in Russia was miserable. As discussed above common people were living in terrible poverty whereas wealthy and noble class lived a life of luxury. So worker decided to launch a mass movement. Main Aims of the Bolsheviks : 1. The party wanted to uproot the autocratic and corrupt Tzarist rule. 2. To end the repression of non-Russian nationalities and granting them the right of self-determination. 3. To introduce eight-hour working day in the factories. 4. To abolish feudal oppression of the peasants. 5. To follow the principle of equality in land distribution. Russo-Japanese War and its Impact : In 1904 a war had broken out between Russia and Japan. The Russian army was defeated in the war. This terrible and humiliating defeat served a fatal blow to the honour and prestige of Russia. Anti-Czar feelings began to rise among the masses and the people got themselves prepared to uproot the autocratic and corrupt Tzarist government which was responsible for poor economic condition.