Economic Conditions before 1905:
- Russia had an agrarian economy with the majority of the population engaged in agriculture.
- The economy was largely feudalistic with the majority of land owned by nobles.
- Industrialization was slow and limited to a few urban centers, leading to a lack of modern infrastructure.
- The working conditions in factories were poor, with long hours, low wages, and lack of job security.
- The government's economic policies favored the nobility and the wealthy, leading to widespread inequality and poverty among the peasantry.

Social Conditions before 1905:
- Russian society was divided into distinct social classes, with the nobility at the top, followed by the clergy, bourgeoisie, and peasantry.
- The peasantry made up the majority of the population and lived in poverty and squalor, often facing harsh treatment from landowners.
- The Russian Orthodox Church played a significant role in society, exerting influence over the population.
- Serfdom was abolished in 1861, but the peasantry still faced many restrictions and had limited rights.
- Censorship and political repression were widespread, limiting freedom of speech and expression.