What were the political, social and economic conditions of Russia before 1905?

(a) Russia was an autocracy. The Tsar was not subject to parliament. Owing to heavy expenditure, the treasury was bankrupt.
(b) Russian society was divided into three classes, the clergy, nobility and the working class including peasants.
(c) Vast majority (about 85%) of Russia’s people were agriculturists. They had to pay heavy taxes. Nobility, the crown and the Orthodox Church owned large properties. Peasants were deeply religious but they had no respect for the nobility. They wanted the land of the nobles to be given to them.
 (d) Most industry was privately owned. The wages were minimum and the working hours were sometimes 15 hours. Thus, the condition of workers was miserable.
 

For more answers visit to website:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/social-science/