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Which factor was most important in enabling Russia to fight in World War I for as long as it did?

financial wealth
early successes in the war
a large supply of soldiers
popular support

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A large supply of soldiers.

Reason: Russia’s huge population and mass conscription let it absorb enormous losses and keep fielding new armies even as equipment, logistics, and finances failed and popular support eroded. Early battlefield successes were limited and short‑lived, and Russia was not wealthy enough financially; it was primarily manpower that allowed it to stay in the war as long as it did.