There is so much that can be said in regards to the question “Why the Downfall of the Russian Empire? ” You cannot blame it on just a few individuals or because of any single factor, but you have to consider the historical and spiritual situation during the time Tsar Nicholas reigned. You have to consider historically development of Europe, its spiritual changes and also of course, the political aspects that had deeply affected the internal life of the Russian Empire and contributed to the downfall of the Tsar and the empire.
In Russia, there were various spiritual changes that took place. Citizens began to turn away from their beliefs in God, and instead were influenced by new philosophical ideals and beliefs, many of which came from writers based in Germany. These writings had a tremendous influence on the Russian political life. Atheism was the new philosophy. The outcome was highly significant for Russia. There was a turning away from Divine Revelation and from the former attitude of respect and love for Tsar. Treason also was a key ingredient.
From Germany, the Kaisers agents found Russian willing to collaborate with their plans of conquest, and used every means to influence supporters of the revolutionary cause. There were frequent, emotionally charged rallies, and much use was made of the press to exploit the revolutionary atmosphere being created. Rumors were encouraged and spread rapidly, and most citizens believed what they read, whether it was true or not. There was an assumption that if you were not Russian that you were a German spy.
Her Imperial Highness Tsarina Alexandria, the empress and wife of Tsar Nicholas was accused of being a spy, simply because she was born in Hesse, Germany. The war with Japan in 1904 didn’t help internal matters and the war with Germany in 1914 caused Russia to lose some territory. Both of these wars severely damaged the economy of the Tsarist Empire, and the revolutionaries took advantage of these internal and political and economic problems, and manipulated them to bring about the end of Imperial government.
The Russian railway system had never been adequate and the war had reduced its capacity to transport essential supplies. The lack of food and medical supplies, which could no longer be transferred from Western Europe rail, accelerated the problems of the Russian Empire, and the Germans made sure the trains did not get through to reach the needy people. The distress and anger this caused also contributed to the downfall of the Russian Empire. Then we must consider the political influences affecting the Duma at this time.
Several members of the Duma where very much influenced by the new philosophy and sought means to bring about rapid change in the country, indeed some of them had the same ideas as the revolutionaries. The Duma helped to destroy the Empire by failing to maintain its traditional ideals and purposes. Assassinations were on the rise too. In Moscow, alone twenty administrators appointed by Tsar within the government at the time were a powerful influence in keeping in Tsar in power. The revolutionaries knew that the best way to promote the downfall of the Tsar was to get rid of those who worked with and supported him the and the Russian Empire.
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