What industries were actively developing in Russia at the beginning of the 20th century?

In the early 20th century, several industries flourished in Russia. As a result of the industrial revolution that took place in the 19th century, many heavy industry factories appeared in the country. The development of mechanical engineering and plants for processing and mining of minerals is due to the active support of the state. Foreign capital also flocked to this area. The light industry also developed. People from the peasantry came to it, who organized factories for the production of cloth, fur coats, etc.