Question

examine the impact of first world war and Russian industries

Answer 1

Russia's own industries were few in number and the country was cut off from the supply of industrial goods due to the german control of baltic sea.

Answer 2

(i) At the beginning of 20th century in Russia most industry was owned by industrialists. (ii) Government supervised large factories to ensure minimum wages and time of working hours. (iii) In crafts units and small workshops sometimes like working hours were 15 hours, compared with 10 or 12 hours in big factories. (iv) Workers were divided into different social groups and they were also divided by skill. (v) Women consisted of 31 percent of the factory labour force. The wages of a female worker was less than a male worker. (vi) Some workers formed associations to help other workers in times of hardship.