Russian Peasant Revolt (1905)

The Russian Peasant Revolt of 1905 was a widespread protest by peasants and workers against the oppressive policies, poor living conditions, and lack of land reforms in Tsarist Russia. Sparked by frustrations over Russia’s involvement in the Russo-Japanese War and economic hardships, it led to strikes, uprisings, and demands for better rights. Although not a single unified event, it contributed to higher political pressure on the Tsar, eventually leading to some reforms and the establishment of the 1905 Russian Revolution, which challenged autocratic rule and highlighted widespread social discontent.