The extent to which communism changed Russia
I can assess the extent of difference between tsarist Russia and Soviet Russia.
The extent to which communism changed Russia
I can assess the extent of difference between tsarist Russia and Soviet Russia.
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Key learning points
- In February 1917, tsarist rule in Russia came to an end and in October 1917, Communist Party rule began.
- Communist Party policies introduced by Stalin modernised agriculture and industry in the USSR.
- Russian tsars and the Communist Party both ruled Russia with absolute power.
- Communist Party rule significantly reduced wealth inequality but created new types of inequality in the USSR.
Keywords
Wealth inequality - differences in how many valuable things people own, such as land or businesses, can be described as wealth inequality
Elites - members of the most powerful group in a society can be described as elites
Common misconception
Students assume that revolutions lead to complete change.
Emphasise that there were significant changes in Russia after 1917 but similarities remained, such as the lack of freedom for opposition.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Soviet policy of grouping together and modernising farms
process of building up a country's manufacturing abilities
a period of sudden and significant change in a society
Exit quiz
6 Questions
counted for just 1% of the population but owned 25% of land
included wealthy bankers, traders and factory owners
made up just 3% of the population and many lived in poverty
made up the majority of the population but lived hard lives