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why did the tsarist autocracy collapse in 1917

-Because of public mistrust and growing dissatisfaction with the Tsar 's policies.

-He also refused to consult the main parties of the Duma and soon suspended the Duma.

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The Tsarist autocracy collapsed in 1917 because of public mistrust and a growing dissatisfaction with the Tsars policies. The Tsar, Nicholas II imposed restrictions on political activity, changed voting laws and dismissed any questioning of or restrictions on his authority. At the beginning of the First World War, he did not consult the main parties in the Duma. Anti-German sentiments were gaining ground, and Tsarina Alexandras German origin, Rasputin and the German name of the city St.Petersburg did nothing to remedy the situation. The Russian army lost battles, but would destroy crops and dwellings on retreat. Thisled to the presence of3 million refugeesin Russia, which in turnworsened theconditions.

Industry was badly affected by the First World War. Imports were cut off due to German control of the Baltic sea. Industrial equipment started disintegrating and the railway lines were broken by 1916. Due to conscription, able-bodied men went to the army and this resulted in labour shortage. Riots in bread shops became a common sight. On 26February, 1917, the government suspended the Duma. This was the last straw and put the Tsars regime in complete jeopardy. The Tsar was forced to abdicate on 2 March, 1917, therebymarking the end of his autocracy.

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The following points present the background of the miscerable conditions of the working population of russia , which were also the reasons for the collapse of tsar autocracy 1917 were (i) The peasantsworked asself on the land and much of their produce went off into the hands of landlords and previliaged classes . Due to the various oppressive policies and out of restration they often refused to pay rent and even murdered landlords (ii) The conditions of workers was also miscerable . They couldnot form any trade unions and political parties to express their grievance . Most industries were run by the private industrialists . Many times these workersdidnot get even the minimum fixed wages . (iii)The autocratic rule of the tsar had become insufficient . He was self willed corrupt and oppressive ruler who.never cared for the welfare of the people . (iv)The teachings of carl marx's also encouragedthe people to raise a standard revolve . (v)The Tsar's participation and defeat in the first world war proved the end of.the dynasty
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