The key to social reform in russia was
a. the establishment of universal suffrage
b. the emancipation of the serfs
c. the final attainment of equality for women
d. the abolition of slavery

Generally speaking, the key to social reform in Russia was "b. The emancipation of the serfs," since prior to this it had been impossible for a large portion of the populus to achieve any type of social mobility. 

The views of many people.