Russia Before the Revolution of February/March 1917 (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Pan-Slavism
Pan-Slavism
Belief that Slav peoples should unite under Russian leadership
Battle of Tannenburg casualties (Aug 1914)
Battle of Tannenburg casualties (Aug 1914)
300,000 Russian soldiers killed or wounded
Russians mobilized 1914-1917
Russians mobilized 1914-1917
Approximately 12 million men
Rifle shortage ratio in 1914
Rifle shortage ratio in 1914
Only 2 rifles for every 3 soldiers
Desertions by end of 1916
Desertions by end of 1916
1.5 million
Zemstva
Zemstva
Elected local government councils
Zemgor (formed June 1915)
Zemgor (formed June 1915)
All-Russian Union of Zemstva and Cities
Nicholas II assumed military command
Nicholas II assumed military command
September 1915
Rasputin's role 1915-1916
Rasputin's role 1915-1916
Interfered in political appointments and policy
Brusilov offensive date
Brusilov offensive date
June 1916
