Poverty and the hardships of war on a civilian population led to the rise of socialism. The war saw socialism rise throughout all participants, but Russia was obviously the biggest example. The Russian people were subject to economic hardships because of the war in addition to suffering some severe military defeats. read more
It was this mass disillusionment with the Tsar and his government that led to the rise of socialism in Russia, as the socialist revolutionaries such as Lenin promised an end to the war and improved economic and social conditions, which sounded pretty good to an improvised and war-weary population. read more
The Russian Revolution was in part caused by broad dissatisfaction with World War I. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, Lenin, leader of the new socialist government, negotiated a treaty with Germany and the Central Powers. During 1918, Russia's attention turned inward, and its involvement in the war was limited. read more