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Explore the multifaceted impact of Joseph Stalin's rule over the Soviet Union, covering key areas such as political repression, economic policies including the Five-Year Plans and collectivization, societal changes, military strategies during WWII, and the role of religion. This comprehensive summary provides insights into the successes and failures of Stalin's governance and its lasting effects on Soviet society.

Stalin's Regime Analysis

Revision note

Khadijah Baz

Stalin overview

Russia history 1917-91. social under Lenin, Stalin , Khrushchev, Brezhnev . mind map. a level edexcel history revision. 

Explore the social reforms in the Soviet Union from 1917 to 1991 under leaders like Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchev, and Brezhnev. This comprehensive summary covers key changes in education, housing, and family policies, highlighting the impact on literacy and social structure. Ideal for A-Level Edexcel history revision.

Soviet Social Reforms Overview

Mind map

Amelia

Russia social topic 3 history 

Mindmaps based on Russia and it’s Rulers revision

Explore the evolution of political governance in Russia from the Emancipation of the Serfs in 1861 to the establishment of the Soviet regime. This summary covers key reforms by Tsars Alexander II and III, the introduction of the Zemstva and Duma, and the impact of the October Revolution and Civil War. Ideal for students studying Russian history, this resource highlights significant changes in local government, the role of the secret police, and the dynamics of autocracy and democracy. Type: Summary.

Russian Political Reforms

Finlay Newell

Russia and its rulers

Notes on the government of Lenin as part of the A-Level Russia and Its Rulers topic.

Explore the complexities of Lenin's rule in Russia, including the transition from War Communism to the New Economic Policy (NEP), the role of the Cheka, and the suppression of political opposition. This summary covers key events and ideologies that shaped Lenin's leadership during the Russian Civil War and beyond, making it essential for A-Level students studying Russia and its rulers.

Lenin's Government Dynamics

Luke

Government under Lenin Notes

A revision table on opposition to the Provisional Government for A-level History (Russia and its Rulers).

Explore the effectiveness of Bolshevik opposition to the Provisional Government during the Russian Revolutions of 1917. This summary covers key events such as the Kornilov Affair, the July Days, and the October Revolution, highlighting Lenin's leadership and the role of the Petrograd Soviet. Ideal for A-level History students seeking to understand the dynamics of revolutionary politics in Russia.

Bolshevik Opposition Strategies

Revision table - opposition to the Provisional Government

Part two: stalins rule, 1929-1953 (a-level only)

Bolshevik consolidation, 1918-1924

power struggle, positions, actions, contenders, party divisions, move against left, move against right, mistakes of his rivals.

Explore the key strategies and political maneuvers that enabled Joseph Stalin to rise to power in the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1941. This summary covers Stalin's roles in the Communist Party, the impact of Lenin's Testament, the defeat of rivals like Trotsky and Bukharin, and the ideological divisions within the party. Ideal for students studying Soviet history and political dynamics.

Stalin's Power Consolidation

Erin Oneill

Stalin’s Rise to Power 1924-1941

4 paragraphs russo-japanese war, bloody sunday, political issues and worker/peasantry discontent

Explore the key factors leading to the 1905 Russian Revolution, including the impact of Bloody Sunday, the Russo-Japanese War, and widespread discontent among workers and peasants. This summary provides a comprehensive analysis of how these events shaped public perception of the Tsar and fueled revolutionary sentiments. Ideal for students studying Russian history.

Causes of the 1905 Revolution

Essay

Abi Mullen

Russia Issue 2 - Reasons for the 1905 Revolution

propaganda, media, culture, religion and terror 

Explore the key strategies of propaganda, media manipulation, cultural control, religious repression, and state terror used by Soviet leaders from Lenin to Brezhnev. This summary highlights the evolution of authoritarian practices in the USSR, focusing on the impact of censorship, the cult of personality, and the Great Terror. Ideal for students studying totalitarian regimes and the characteristics of dictatorship.

Soviet Control Mechanisms

Charlotte Hughes

Russia- Control of the People

This essay is graded an A. Can be used as a study guide to answer this type of question in Russia Paper 1

Explore the pivotal causes of the 1917 Russian Revolution in this comprehensive analysis. This essay delves into the roles of Tsar Nicholas II, Tsarina Alexandra, peasant and worker discontent, and the impact of World War I. Ideal for students preparing for Russia Paper 1, this resource provides a clear understanding of the complex factors leading to the revolution, emphasizing the significance of social unrest and leadership failures.

Key Factors of 1917 Revolution

Ella Bisht

this essay is graded an a. can be used as a study guide to answer this type of question in russia paper 1

2n revolution and dictatorship: russia, 1917-1953

Part two: stalins rule, 1929-1953 (a-level only)

5 best study notes in Part two: stalins rule, 1929-1953 (a-level only)

Part one: the russian revolution and the rise of stalin, 1917-1929

4 best study notes in Part one: the russian revolution and the rise of stalin, 1917-1929

Bolshevik consolidation, 1918-1924