Which wars did Russia lose? The top-4 list!

Russia has a long and complex history, and like any country, it has experienced both victories and defeats in wars and conflicts.

Here are a few examples of wars or conflicts in which Russia was not successful:
1. The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905): This was a conflict between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan over control of Korea and Manchuria. Russia suffered a series of defeats and ultimately lost the war, leading to the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth, which recognized Japan's control over Korea and ceded to Japan the southern half of Sakhalin Island.

2. World War I (1914-1918): Russia was one of the Allied Powers in World War I and fought against the Central Powers, including Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. Russia suffered heavy losses and was eventually forced to withdraw from the war.

3. The Winter War (1939-1940): This was a conflict between the Soviet Union and Finland over border and territory issues. Despite being significantly larger and better equipped, the Soviet Union was unable to defeat Finland and ultimately had to accept less favorable terms in a peace treaty.

4. The Afghan War (1979-1989): This was a conflict in which the Soviet Union intervened in Afghanistan to support the communist government there. The Soviet Union faced a long and difficult struggle against Afghan resistance fighters and ultimately withdrew its forces, leaving the government in Afghanistan to collapse.

It's important to note that these are just a few examples, and there have been many other wars and conflicts in which Russia has been involved.