1. LO: An introduction to the Russia Course.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson you will be able to…
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*

2. On the desks behind you is a folder.
LO: An introduction to
the Russia course.
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*
Task: Once you have written
Your title and date…
On the desks behind you is a folder.
Can you identify which one is yours?

3. LO: An introduction to the Russia course. So what is the course about?
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*
So what is the course about?
This theme focuses on the nature of Russian government and its impact on the Russian people and society. Learners should understand the similarities and differences between the autocratic rule of the tsars to 1917 and the subsequent Communist dictatorship. Learners should develop the ability to analyse thematically the following issues across the full period:
Russian rulers: similarities and differences in the main domestic policies of Alexander II, Alexander III, Nicholas II, the Provisional Government, Lenin, Stalin, Khrushchev.
The nature of government: autocracy, dictatorship and totalitarianism; change and continuity in central administration; methods of repression and enforcement; the extent and impact of reform; the extent and effectiveness of opposition both before and after The impact of the dictatorial regimes on the economy and society of the Russian Empire and the USSR: changes to living and working conditions of urban and rural people; limitations on personal, political and religious freedom; extent of economic and social changes. Impact of war and revolution on the development of the Russian Empire and the USSR: the effects of the Crimean War, the Japanese War, 1905 Revolution, 1917 Revolutions, World War One, World War Two, and the Cold War
Additionally, learners must develop the ability to analyse and evaluate the ways in which aspects of this period of Russian history has been interpreted in debates between historians. These interpretations are likely to reflect different emphases and approaches by different historians, some of whom may have been writing in widely different periods. Learners will be expected to show that they can discriminate between different interpretations to reach a supported judgement on the issue into which they are
making their enquiry. These depth studies could include enquiries into different interpretations of some of the following:
The reasons behind and consequences of The Great Reforms of 1861
The reasons behind the 1905 Revolution
The reasons behind the revolutions of 1917 and the factors determining the success of the Bolsheviks

4. LO: An introduction to the Russia course.
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*
UNIT
STUDY
ASSESSMENT
LEVEL
Provisional Date
Y107
British period study and enquiry
England ; the Later Tudors
50 marks
1hr 30mins paper
25% of A-Level
Friday 9th June 2017 AM
Y203
Non-British period study
The Crusades and the Crusader States;
30 marks
1hr paper
15% of A-Level
Friday 16th June 2017 AM
Y318
Thematic study and historical
interpretations
Russia and its Rulers 1855–1964
80 marks
2hr 30mins paper
40% of A-Level
Wednesday 21st June AM
Y100
Topic based essay
Elizabeth I
word essay
40 marks non exam assessment
20% of A-Level
January 2017

5. LO: An introduction to the Russia course. On the right are a
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*
On the right are a
Few pictures linked
to the country
of Russia.
What do you
Already know
about this
place?

6. LO: An introduction to the Russia course.
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*

7. LO: An introduction to the Russia course. Lets put this into display
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*
Lets put this into display
Format.
We need…
Backing of display board.
Shape of Russia.
Cities and key locations
Different geographical
Areas.
- Key Cultural Areas

8. LO: An introduction to the Russia course.
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*

9. LO: An introduction to the Russia course.
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*

10. LO: An introduction to the Russia course.
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*

11. LO: An introduction to the Russia course.
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*

12. LO: An introduction to the Russia course.
Describe the key features of Russia E-D
Explain how the country is unique C-B
Judge the key characteristics of Russia A-A*