Question

Explain the impact of first world war on the industries in Russia

Answer 1

The impact First World War had on Russia’s industry were:

• Russia had very few industries and the country was cut off from other suppliers of industrial goods by German control of the Baltic Sea.

• There was rapid disintegration of industrial equipment in Russia than elsewhere in Europe.

• Breaking down of railway lines began by 1916.

• Able-bodied men were called up to the war.

• This resulted in shortages of labour and shutting down of small workshops producing essentials

• Large supplies of grain were sent to feed the army.

• People in the cities faced scarcities of bread and flour.