However, as the war dragged on, the enthusiasm of the Russian people began to wane. The war was costly in terms of both human life and economic resources, and the Russian people were increasingly weary of the fighting. In addition, the war effort was poorly managed by the Russian government, which led to widespread discontent.
By 1917, the Russian people had had enough of the war. The February Revolution led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II, and the establishment of a provisional government. The provisional government attempted to continue the war, but was unable to do so effectively. In November 1917, the Bolsheviks seized power in the October Revolution, and one of their first acts was to sign an armistice with Germany.