Russia and the War Effort in World War I

Practice flashcards based on the lecture notes about Russia and its war effort during World War I.

On the eve of the First World War, the Russian Army numbered soldiers and reservists.

1.4 million soldiers and 3 million reservists.

The Russian Army's military reforms in 1908 were based on a comprehensive __ programme to modernise the Army.

ten-year.

Russian soldiers were the least educated of any European army, which was a serious __ of the Russian Army.

weakness.

The economic state of Russia during World War I was challenged by growing __, reaching 200 percent by 1917.

inflation.

By January 1917, Petrograd only received __ percent of its total grain requirements.

48.

In August 1915, the Tsar took personal charge of the Russian Army, becoming __ of the Russian Armed Forces.

Commander-in-Chief.

Rumours suggested that the Tsarina was a __ agent, which undermined faith in the government.

German.

The assassination of Grigori Rasputin in December 1916 was a response to the __ caused by his influence over the Tsar and Tsarina.

gossip.

The Progressive Bloc was a political alliance of Duma deputies united by their desire for __ reform.

constitutional.

The Tsar refused to collaborate with the Progressive Bloc, believing that the Duma had no right to play a role in __.

government.