How was Russian impacted more dramatically by world war 1 than western European countries were?

World War I had a more dramatic impact on Russia than on many Western European countries due to its social, political, and economic instability. The war exacerbated existing grievances, leading to massive military losses, food shortages, and civil unrest, ultimately culminating in the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. Unlike Western nations, which managed to maintain relative stability and recover post-war, Russia underwent a radical transformation, resulting in the establishment of a communist regime and a prolonged civil conflict. This upheaval set the stage for significant geopolitical shifts and the eventual rise of the Soviet Union.