steps towards WW1
This was the name of the alliance of Britain, France, Russia formed on September 5, 1914
What was The Allies/Allied Powers
what resulted from the breakdown of the Trans-Siberian Railway?
A starets from Siberia who successfully won the trust from the tsarist family by healing the prince.
Who was Rasputin?
The commander- in-chief in WWI
What was the tsar's role in WWI?
an event took placed in Petrograd/Saint Petersburg.
where did February Revolution take place?
This action by Austria against Serbia caused Russia to enter the Great War for the sake of their common Slavic origins
What was Austria's declaration of war on Serbia
this factory was the main factory in St. Petersburg that eventually went on strike.
what was Pulitov factory
A prince who successfully killed Rasputin by poisoning him with arsenic, shooting, battering his head and throwing him into the River Neva.
Who was Prince Yusupov?
In order to pay for the war, Tsar's government printed extra money, which was called this
what was ruble?
Prince Georgy Lvov
who supported the provisional government in 1917?
In this battle, Russia suffered a dismal fiasco during August 1914, losing 125,000 killed or wounded
What happened during the Battle of Masurian Lakes?
This economic issue caused 120% rise in the price of goods
what was the inflation issue in Russian society.
The duma that had shown its total support for the tsar during WW1 but later demanded its own recall due to Russia's poor military showing.
What was the fourth duma?
These two people took control of the government and replaced capable officials with new ones.
What were roles of Rasputin and Tsarina during WWI?
the tsar renounced the throne, in favour of his brother Michael
what is the tsar abdication in 1917?
This term was used by Russia’s enemies to describe the formidable manpower of its army
What was “The Russian Steamroller”
the remnants of the elite cavalry regiment who were the body guard of the tsars.
who were the cossacks
A coalition of moderate conservatives and liberals in the fourth Russian Duma that tried to pressure the government to inspire public confidence and improve the management of Russia’s effort in World War I.
What was the 'Progressive Bloc'?
Russia's involvement in WWI first had this impact on people's attitude towards Tsar.
Why did Tsar's popularity enhance between 1914 and 1915?
No member of the imperial administration should ever be in a strong enough position to challenge the Tsar. Men who got their jobs because of her favour, not because of their competence or effectiveness.
how did Tsarina caused the February Revolution?
Russia was the first major nation to make this decision, in response to the Balkan crisis during August 1914
What was the signing of full mobilisation order by Tsar Nicholas II
the Triple Entente faced off this country besides Germany and Italy.
which alliance was the Austrian empire an enemy of during WW1？
A joint body that devoted itself to helping Russia's war wounded.
What was the Zemgor?
While German armies were well equipped, Russian military forces suffered from food shortages and the prohibition of Vodka, which led to this negative effect.
Why did low moral occurred among soldiers?
food shortages (snow stops trains from delivering food and supplies, rations were introduced)
and poor working conditions
reasons for the February Revolution