The working population in Russia was different from other
countries in Europe before 1917 because not all Russian workers
migrated from the villages to work in the industrial sector. Some
of them continued to live in villages and went to work daily, to
the towns. They were a divided group, socially and
professionally, and this showed in their dress and manners too.
Metal workers were the "aristocrats" of the working class
because their occupation demanded more training and skill.
Nevertheless, the working population was united on one front -
strikes against work conditions and employer tyranny.
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