Overview: The Russian Empire entered the twentieth century as one of the most powerful world powers. Russia was in danger from rapidly developing countries that were eager to redistribute the world, but an even greater danger was posed by the revolutionary movement within the empire. After the granting of freedoms, a new generation grew up, wanting more and ready to use any means for their own purposes. But new leaders of the new era have also emerged. One of them is Pyotr Arkadyevich Stolypin, who became the youngest governor of Russia, earning the gratitude of Emperor Nicholas II for this post.