Russia Leading up to World War I

George, Heather, Taylor B, and Lindsey

Notable People

Nicholas II Paul von Rennenkampf Alexander Samsonov

• Was declared the Tsar of Russia in 1894.

• Was the commander of the Russian First Army

• Was the commander of the Russian Second Army

Prominent Events

1873 1877-18781874-1878 1878

Three Emperors’ League Established

First Balkan Crisis

Russo-Turkish War

Treaty of San Stefano

Congress of Berlin

Prominent Events Continued

1885 18941887 1904 -19051903

Second Balkan Crisis

Reinsurance Treaty

Nicholas II is Declared Tsar

Trans-Siberian Railway is Completed

Russo-Japanese War

Prominent Events Continued

1905 1907 1914 - 1918

Russian Revolution

Triple Entente

World War I

Russia’s Economy Prior to 1914

• The economy in Russia was greatly unbalanced• The peasants were living in economic depression, while the nobility were living

wealthy lives.• Similarly to most other powers, Russia was industrializing; Russia had many mines

and factories which produced goods needed for the county. • Since Russia was behind in the race of industrializing, the creation of heavy

industry allowed them close the gap between their economy and the economies of other prominent powers.

Russia’s Military Prior to 1914• Russia’s industrialization improved the military ability of Russia• Russia’s Army consisted of ground, aerial, and naval forces• By 1914 Russia had the world’s largest aerial and ground armies• Due Russia’s large landmass and poor transporting abilities, it was difficult to

deploy such a large army efficiently• It was also difficult to successfully supply such an enormous army

Bibliography

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/RUSfww.htmhttp://www.wikipedia.com

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1113655.stmhttp://www.revisionworld.co.uk/node/8015

http://www.sparknotes.com/history/european/1871-1914/terms.html