Question

What was the impact of the first world war on Russian industries

Answer 1

The war also had a severe impact on industry. 

(i)Russia’s own industries were few in number and the country was cut off from other suppliers of industrial goods by German control of the Baltic Sea. 

(ii)Industrial equipment disintegrated more rapidly in Russia than elsewhere in Europe. By 1916, railway lines began to break down. 

(iii)Able-bodied men were called up to the war. As a result, there were labour shortages and small workshops producing essentials were shut down. 

(iv)Large supplies of grain were sent to feed the army. For the people in the cities, bread and flour became scarce. 

(v)By the winter of 1916, riots at bread shops were 

Answer 2

The First World War had a severe impact on Russian industries.

• Russia's own industries were few in number and the country was prevented or blocked from suppliers to run these industries by the German control of the Baltic sea.

• Industrial equipment and its developments deteriorated rapidly. By the end of 1916, the railway lines were broken down.

• 1916 also witnessed riots at bread shops and among all the countries in Europe, only Russia had to face such a destructive level.