Question

How did Lenin feel about WW1? Why was WW1 problematic for the Russian state?

Answer 1

Answer: Russia entered not ready for war.

Explanation:

Since the beginning of the conflict, Lenin has opposed Russia's entry into the war. However, other political authorities were rigid in demanding war. In this way, they wanted attention from Russia's internal problems. Lenin requested the government for Russia to withdraw from the war. However, his demands are out of place. After several military setbacks, there were protests from the population. There was pressure on the government. The government responded by firing at its supporters and arresting the Bolsheviks. Lenin fled the country and spent some time in exile.

The problem of Russia in the First World War was the underdeveloped industry. Russia faces significant issues on the battlefield due to industrial backwardness. They had to seek help from France and Britain to avoid a total disaster. Russia was also experiencing economic problems, so the army had an apparent shortage of food, ammunition, medicines, and other supplies. The big question was the lack of heavy artillery that Russia began to produce on its own after the second year of the war.