After Russia quit the war, both the Allies and the Central Powers hoped for a cooperative relationship with the new government in Moscow. The Allies would have liked to see Russia re-join the war effort.
But the Bolsheviks had a civil war to fight. They were not interested in making nice with the capitalist powers, as demonstrated by the execution of the Imperial family.
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Fanfare
Opening War Theme
Pavane pour une infante défunte (Pavane for a Dead Princess)
Composed in 1899 by Maurice Ravel. Public domain.
Performed by Markus Staab. Public domain recording. Source.
Closing War Theme
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