If you think america moved too fast in the beginning of the century, try Russian Empire. Not only the same technological marvels as everywhere in the west, but also three revolutions and several wars. Change of government from monarchy to parlamentarism to socialism. Also, countless posts, painters and new genres of art.

If you know Russian, Dusk Of The Empire podcast is pretty cool.

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCL7ox52jCNuMcckQSc0o5HQ#botto...