Unit 1E Russia, 1917 91: from Lenin to Yeltsin

Written by a Cambridge Law student with an A* at history A-level. Outlines the reasons for the collapse of the USSR, going through long term economic issues, short term economic issues, political issues, nationalism, and the roles of Gorbachev and Yeltsin. Very detailed and full of facts and stats without any irrelevant information. Tailored towards exams, very easy to revise from.

Communist Russia theme 2 notes in full. perfect if you don't want to read the whole textbook. all necessary info. got me an A*. perfect for cramming + essay plans/exam questions. more concise than textbook but plenty of detailed info!!

Written by a Cambridge Law student with an A* at history A-level. Outlines the methods of controlling the Soviet population including the Secret Police, control of mass media, control of Art and Culture, attacks on religion and personality cults. Each category goes chronologically through each Soviet leader, starting with Lenin and ending with Brezhnev. Very detailed and full of facts and stats without any irrelevant information. Tailored towards exams, very easy to revise from.

An A* A-level history essay on 'How successful were economic policies in promoting economic development in the USSR in the years 1917-41?' which achieved 20/20

Full notes for chapter three of the A-Level 'From Lenin to Yeltsin' Edexcel course ( 'Control of the People in the USSR, 1917-85' ). These notes cover every bullet point of the specification, and are organised by these.

Written by a Cambridge Law student with an A* at history A-level. Outlines the successes and failures of Soviet economic policy - very succinct and organised. It is categorised by industry, agriculture, social standards (including both consumer goods and living conditions), military and ideology. Each category goes chronologically through each Soviet leader, starting with Lenin and ending with Chernenko. Very detailed and full of facts and stats without any irrelevant information. Tailore...

This is an A* example of an A-level Edexcel history essay 'Was terror the main method by which the Bolshevik leadership exercised control over the Party between 1917 and 1924?' which achieved 18/20.

This document provides a full summary of the chapter communist government from 1917 to 1985 . It goes into the depth of each leader and how they came to power. I used these notes in my mocks to get an A* predicted and have a place at Oxford for history

An A* Edexcel History essay on 'How far was Khrushchev able to bring about fundamental change to the system of government established by Stalin?' which achieved 19/20.

Written by a Cambridge Law student with an A* at history A-level. Outlines the successes and failures in improving the lives of citizens from 1917-91. It is categorised by employment levels and working conditions, social security and benefits, housing and consumer goods, the role of women in employment and in the family, education, and protest and unrest. Each category goes chronologically through each Soviet leader, starting with Lenin and ending with Chernenko. Very detailed and full of ...