Impact of WW1 in Russia

Impact of WW1 on Russia

Aristocrats:

• The junior officers (artistocrats) suffered massive losses.
• The conscriptions of 13 million peasants threatened their livelihoods.
• They were appalled by the influence of Rasputin.

The Army:

• They were poorly supported by industries.
• They were badly led and treated appallingly by aristocratic officers.
• Their weapons were scarce and they weren't properly trained.
• The Tsar took control of the armed forces in…