Soldiers fire on striking workers at the Yaroslavl Great Manufacture (1895)

The 1895 Yaroslavl Great Manufacture strike began on 9 May in the Yaroslavl region of the Russian Empire. This event occurred amidst several empire-wide strikes protesting decreasing wages. The Yaroslavl Great Manufacture was a major company in the city, exporting linens to Europe. The strike involved significant labor unrest in a key industrial center.

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Background and detail

Background. The strike occurred in the context of widespread labor unrest in 1895, where workers across the Russian Empire protested decreasing wages. The Yaroslavl Great Manufacture was one of the largest companies in Russia, located in Yaroslavl, a city with a population of around 71,600 in 1897. The company was notable for exporting its linens to Europe.

Legal Context. Following the strike, in June 1896, new laws were introduced regarding fines. These laws outlined cases for imposing fines, established maximum limits, and mandated that collected fines be used to benefit workers rather than increase employer profit. This legislative change followed the labor disputes of 1895.

Company Details. The Yaroslavl Great Manufacture was a significant entity in the city, one of about 70 companies in Yaroslavl. It was known for exporting linens to Europe. The company's directorship was held by Fedorov until his contract expired in 1898, indicating a period of management stability during the strike's aftermath.

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