On January 22, 1905 in Russia, 150,000 workers gathered to petition for improved working conditions. When the protesters became too large and unrestful, armed soldiers guarding the town hall fired into the crowd, killing over 100 people and injuring nearly 300. This event, known as "Bloody Sunday," marked the beginning of the 1905 Russian Revolution and influenced Russian literature for years to come as writers focused on themes of revolution, freedom, and social change.

1. The Bloody Sunday massacre
By: Michelle Bravo

2. Summary
January 22, 1905 was a key historical point in Russia that
marked the start of the 1905 Revolution. 150,000 workers
gathered that morning in an attempt to sign a petition that
would revise all working conditions that were considered
too harsh and possibly unsafe. Fed up with the protest,
Armed soldiers guarding the town hall fired warning shots
before firing into the crowd of densely populated
protesters. Having killed more than 100 people and
injuring near 300, the protest was put to a stop. This day
of January 22, is now marked as "The Bloody Sunday
Massacre."

3. Key Ideas
Leo Tolstoy's book "How Much Land Does a Man Need?"
is a story that reminds me directly of greediness.
Greediness was also displayed in the late 1800's and
early 1900's in Russia, in terms of their working
environment. The Russian government desired long
hours from their employees, low compensations, and
harsh conditions for work. Until this was no longer
tolerated, it was a huge issue that caused many lives to
get taken for the point to get across. In this book, a man
is offered all the land he could ever want, just by simply
walking to his desired location.

4. Impact on Russian Literature
"The Bloody Sunday Massacre," is what some say marked the beginning of the
Revolution of 1905 in Russia. The 1905 Revolution was a great social
uprising, not only against government but also against the Russian Empire.
This event led to the establishment of the Russian Constitution of 1906.
"The Bloody Sunday Massacre" did not only influence Russian authors at
the time, but had a large impact on their writing style for years to come.
Writers turned their focus to the revolution, fighting for freedom and better
social conditions. This event and the Revolution gave birth to a new age in
Russia for authors and economists of all kinds.