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Assuming that World War One does not break out as it did OTL in 1914, how large and industrialized was the Russian Empire on track to reach by 1930?

My assumption is that the Tsardom would have little issue adopting social policy as did the rest of Europe when faced with the upheval caused by massive and rapid industralization, and as such there exists nothing which could retard economic projections barring a war.

So, how large was the Russian economy projected to grow, and if you're up for it, what are the geopolitical consquences? Would the UK seek an entente with Germany given what would be a renewed threat to India which might actually get off the ground given Russian infrastructure. Would the Russians more forcefully push the Balkan issue if it means total war with Germany, or would they deem it not worth the blood and treasure? Would the Germans throw Austria-Hungary under the bus to solve the Balkan issue and court Russia into breaking their alliance with the French?
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