A LEVEL HISTORY A: Actual June 2025 PAST PAPER 1: Russia 1894–1941. All Assessment
Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR Y219/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level History A June 2025 Russia 1894–1941 Paper (OCR Y219/01) integrates the full official
examination paper with its detailed mark scheme to provide a clear and comprehensive revision resource.
This paper assesses students’ understanding of the political, social, and economic transformation of
Russia from the late Tsarist era through the revolutions of 1917 and into the early Soviet period under
Lenin and Stalin. Candidates must analyse primary and secondary sources, construct well-reasoned
arguments, and evaluate differing historical interpretations. By presenting each question alongside its
marking criteria, the resource offers precise guidance on examiner expectations, analytical depth, and the
structured responses necessary for higher-band achievement. This combined format supports focused
revision, strengthens source evaluation and essay-writing skills, and equips students for success in the
May/June 2026 OCR A Level History A Russia 1894–1941 examination.
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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]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y219/01 Jun25
, GCE
History A
Y219/01: Russia 1894-1941
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR Y219/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level History A June 2025 Russia 1894–1941 Paper (OCR Y219/01) integrates the full official
examination paper with its detailed mark scheme to provide a clear and comprehensive revision resource.
This paper assesses students’ understanding of the political, social, and economic transformation of
Russia from the late Tsarist era through the revolutions of 1917 and into the early Soviet period under
Lenin and Stalin. Candidates must analyse primary and secondary sources, construct well-reasoned
arguments, and evaluate differing historical interpretations. By presenting each question alongside its
marking criteria, the resource offers precise guidance on examiner expectations, analytical depth, and the
structured responses necessary for higher-band achievement. This combined format supports focused
revision, strengthens source evaluation and essay-writing skills, and equips students for success in the
May/June 2026 OCR A Level History A Russia 1894–1941 examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
, 2
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]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y219/01 Jun25
, GCE
History A
Y219/01: Russia 1894-1941
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
