Depth Study: Russia, 1905–41

What you'll learn

Russia from Tsarism to Stalin's dictatorship.

Key themes

• The fall of Tsar Nicholas II (1917) and the October Revolution led by Lenin.
• The Russian Civil War (Reds vs Whites).
• Stalin's rise; collectivisation, the Five-Year Plans and the Great Purge.

Exam tips

• Track cause and effect across the revolutions.
• Use dated policies as evidence.

Common mistakes

• Confusing the February and October revolutions.
• Muddling Lenin's and Stalin's policies.