Anglo-Russian Commission facts for kids
The Anglo-Russia Commission was a special office set up by the British government during World War I. It was located in Saint Petersburg, a major city in Russia. This office started in 1915 and played an important role in helping Russia get supplies from the United Kingdom.
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What Was the Anglo-Russia Commission?
The Anglo-Russia Commission was an office of the British Department of Information. This department was part of the government of the United Kingdom. The Commission was created in 1915. Its main job was to help with the war effort between Britain and Russia.
Why Was It Created?
During World War I, Britain and Russia were allies. They fought together against countries like Germany. To help Russia, Britain needed a way to send important war supplies. The Commission was set up to manage these supplies. It also helped share information between the two countries.
What Did the Commission Do?
The Anglo-Russia Commission had several important tasks:
- Sharing Information: It helped spread information and ideas, also known as propaganda. This was done using books and art. The goal was to support the war effort and strengthen the alliance.
- Gathering News: The Commission also gathered secret information about politics. This is sometimes called political intelligence.
- Sharing War News: It was responsible for sharing news about the war. This news went to people outside the military and to other countries.
- Arranging Supplies: A key role was arranging for war supplies. These supplies were sent from the United Kingdom to Russia.
The End of the Commission
The Anglo-Russia Commission did not last very long. It closed down in early March 1918. When it closed, people said that British efforts to share information in Russia nearly stopped working. This happened as the war was nearing its end.
