Russian Revolutions-Why Nicholas II survived 1905?

Why Nicholas II survived 1905?

Up to the end of the 19th century, Russia was an autocratic country. It was ruled by an autocratic Czar. His will was the sole source of law, of taxation and justice. He controlled the army and all the officials. Through his special position on the Holy Synod, he controlled even religious affairs. His autocratic rule was supported by the privileged nobles, who possessed land and serfs, and held all the chief offices in the Czar's administration. When the Czarist government failed to accomplish people’s needs , they revolted for the first time in 1905 and then for the second time in 1917, by which Czardom was finally overthrown.
Nicholas II never enjoyed the idea being a military leader. He was rather a man devoted to his family and religion than a brave soldier who could restore Russia’s lost magmanity. He easily succumbed to the influences of stronger personalities--the most important one was his wife, Princess Alexandra. She was most eager to pr...