A LEVEL HISTORY A: Actual June 2025 PAST PAPER 1: Russia 1645–1741. All Assessment
Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR Y210/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level History A June 2025 Russia 1645–1741 Paper (OCR Y210/01) combines the full official
examination paper with its detailed mark scheme to provide a focused and comprehensive revision
resource. This paper assesses students’ understanding of political, social, and economic developments in
Russia during the late Tsardom, including the reigns of key rulers, reforms, expansion, and internal
challenges. Candidates are required to analyse primary and secondary sources, evaluate differing
historical interpretations, and construct coherent, evidence-based arguments. By presenting each question
alongside its marking criteria, the resource offers clear guidance on examiner expectations, analytical
depth, and the structured responses required for high-band marks. This integrated format supports
targeted revision, strengthens source evaluation and essay-writing skills, and prepares students thoroughly
for the May/June 2026 OCR A Level History A Russia 1645–1741 examination.
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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Under which of the following rulers were Russia’s problems greater?
(i) Catherine I
(ii) Peter II
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Russia’s most important foreign policy successes in the period from 1645 to 1725 were in
the Baltic.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following had the greater impact upon Russia during the reign of Peter the Great?
(i) Reforms in central administration
(ii) Reforms in local administration
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Russia was socially and economically backward in 1645.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y210/01 Jun25
, GCE
History A
Y210/01: Non-British period study: Russia 1645-1741
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR Y210/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level History A June 2025 Russia 1645–1741 Paper (OCR Y210/01) combines the full official
examination paper with its detailed mark scheme to provide a focused and comprehensive revision
resource. This paper assesses students’ understanding of political, social, and economic developments in
Russia during the late Tsardom, including the reigns of key rulers, reforms, expansion, and internal
challenges. Candidates are required to analyse primary and secondary sources, evaluate differing
historical interpretations, and construct coherent, evidence-based arguments. By presenting each question
alongside its marking criteria, the resource offers clear guidance on examiner expectations, analytical
depth, and the structured responses required for high-band marks. This integrated format supports
targeted revision, strengthens source evaluation and essay-writing skills, and prepares students thoroughly
for the May/June 2026 OCR A Level History A Russia 1645–1741 examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
, 2
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Under which of the following rulers were Russia’s problems greater?
(i) Catherine I
(ii) Peter II
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Russia’s most important foreign policy successes in the period from 1645 to 1725 were in
the Baltic.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following had the greater impact upon Russia during the reign of Peter the Great?
(i) Reforms in central administration
(ii) Reforms in local administration
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Russia was socially and economically backward in 1645.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y210/01 Jun25
, GCE
History A
Y210/01: Non-British period study: Russia 1645-1741
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
