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Y219/01 Russia 1894–1941
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Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y219/01 Russia 1894–1941
Time allowed: 1 hour


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• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.

1
(a) Which of the following had the greater impact on Russia during the period from 1894 to 1905?

(i) The influence of Pobedonostsev

(ii) The influence of Witte

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]

(b)* ‘Lenin’s leadership of Russia was not a success.’

How far do you agree? [20]


2
(a) Which of the following was more important in increasing Stalin’s control over the Russian people in the
1930s?

(i) Stalin’s ‘Cult of Personality’

(ii) The growth of the police state

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]

(b)* ‘The actions of Kerensky were the most important reason for Bolshevik success in Russia
in 1917.’

How far do you agree? [20]



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