Russia During WWI Flashcards
What problems did the Russian military have?
- Incompetent generals who held senior positions
- Least educated soldiers of any European family.
- Russian industry was underdeveloped
How big was the Russian army?
1.4 million soldiers, largest army in Europe.
Was the Russian army successful?
Impressive however these victories were short lived.
What did the Battle of tannenberg lead to and when?
1915 with the ‘Great Retreat’.
How high had inflation reached by 1917?
200% and was growing higher and higher.
Why was there a lack of grain in 1917 and how much was Petrograd receiving?
Petrograd only received 48% of its grain requirements due to grain being prioritized to the front line.
How much were rations reduced by in the army?
4000 cal to 2000 cal
What was happening in factories and why?
More workers employed due to the growth of the war economy.
What did the munitions crisis of 1915 mean?
Artillery units only allowed 3 shells per day.
Why was the Russian transport system struggling?
There was a high demand for transportation of troops.
Who took control of the army in 1915 and what position was taken?
Tsar Nicholas II who took the position of commander-in-chief
Why was Tsar beginning to rise issues after absence and why?
Tsarina was believed to be in control of the government. Due to her being German who were now enemies with Russia and rumors of influence of Rasputin this became problematic for the Tsars.
who killed Rasputin and when was Rasputin murdered?
1916 by Price Felix due to his disruption to the Tsar family.
What was the progressive bloc?
A political alliance of Duma deputies.
Why was the progressive bloc formed and when?
1915 after the Tsar recalled the Duma
