The events in the game will take place in 1904-1905. We do not strive for the strictest historical accuracy, however, the most dramatic events will take place and the most prominent figures will be present in the larp, too.
To get a very general idea of the social and political situation in Russia at the beginning of the XX century, check out these videos: The 1905 Russian Revolution, and Tsarist Russia 1881-1905
The first video is a short overview of the causes of the First Russian Revolution (1905) and about the Russo-Japanese war; the second one is more detailed and focuses on the social situation at the time and the major political movements.
For more detailed information, check out these sites:
and of course wikipedia