In 1645, why was Tsarist autocracy hard to enforce outside Moscow?
Moscow’s orders relied on noble, official, Church and military cooperation.
Moscow’s orders relied on elected assemblies with independent legal authority.
Moscow’s orders were enforced by a salaried bureaucracy operating throughout every province.
Moscow’s orders were backed by rapid communications and a permanent national police force.
Flashcards for OCR AS Level History Russia 1645–1741, covering the key terms and definitions you need to recall. 25 cards, matched to the OCR AS Level History (H105) specification.
