Number of lower ratings in the Russian navy in 1912

The American Embassy at St. Petersburg, Russia wrote on 29 September 1910 to the Secretary of State at Washington, USA that the personnel strength of the Russian Navy would number on 1/14 January 1912 47,215 lower ratings, 5,000 increase compared with the preceding year.

Source

Records of the Department of State Relating to Internal Affairs of Russia and the Soviet Union, 1910-29. Naval Affairs, Navy, Navy Vessels: 861.30 .(861.31 Naval Maneuvers; 851.32 Personnel); 861.33 Movements of Navy Vessels; 861.34 Equipment and Supplies): 861.39 - 861.345. Micro film 316 roll 92.