Examine the key issues that obstruct the development of port infrastructure in India and outline the recent measures taken by the government to address these challenges. (Answer in 200 words) भारत में बंदरगाह अवसंरचना के विकास में आने वाली विभिन्न ...
Darshan Malik Learner
January 9, 1905, is known as Bloody Sunday in Russia because of a brutal massacre that occurred in St. Petersburg on that day.
On January 9, 1905, a peaceful procession of workers, led by Father Gapon, a charismatic Orthodox priest, marched to the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg to present a petition to Tsar Nicholas II, asking for reforms and improvements in the lives of Russian workers. The petition included demands for better working conditions, higher wages, and greater political freedoms.
The procession, which included about 200,000 workers and their families, was peaceful and unarmed. However, as they approached the palace, they were met with machine gun fire from the Imperial Guard and Cossack troops. The soldiers opened fire without warning, killing and wounding hundreds of people.
According to estimates, between 100 to 300 people were killed that day, and many more were injured. The exact number of casualties is still debated among historians.
The event became known as Bloody Sunday because of the senseless brutality and violence used by the government against unarmed civilians. The massacre sparked widespread outrage and protests throughout Russia, leading to the development of the Russian Revolution of 1905.
Bloody Sunday marked a turning point in Russian history, as it highlighted the brutal suppression of dissent and the need for reform. It also led to the creation of the first Russian parliament, the Duma, which was established in 1906 as a result of further protests and demands for democratic reforms.
The event is still remembered as a symbol of state-sponsored violence and oppression in Russia’s history.