The foundations of a Russian national state were laid in the late 15th century during the reign of Ivan III. By the early 16th century, all of the semi-independent and petty … अधिक देखें

From its initial creation until the 1905 Revolution, the Russian Empire was led by the emperor (also referred to as tsar) who ruled as … अधिक देखें

Alongside the local organs of the central government in Russia there are three classes of local elected bodies charged with … अधिक देखें

Railways
After 1860, the planning and building of the railway network had far-reaching effects on the … अधिक देखें

By the end of the 19th century the area of the empire was about 22,400,000 square kilometers (8,600,000 sq mi), or almost one-sixth of the Earth's landmass; its only rival in size at the time was the British Empire. The majority of the population lived in … अधिक देखें

The judicial system of the Russian Empire was established by the statute of 20 November 1864 of Alexander II. This system – based … अधिक देखें

Before the liberation of the serfs in 1861, Russia's economy mainly depended on agriculture. By the census of 1897, 95 per cent of the … अधिक देखें