A Question about Russian Empire Economies

It would seem the Russian Empire was governed like a herd of goats, you just dont know what is gonna happen.

Post Catherine 2 was when they were getting their act together.

I think that you are overly optimistic about the post Catherine period. Unless getting act together applies to choosing the most foolish option available. The only potential exception was Alexander III whom everybody considered to be a fool.

As was formulated by a prominent Russian bureaucratist of the XIX century, the best government for Russia is one that does nothing.
 
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