Essay structures

Question 1

To what extent were the living and working conditions of the Russian peasants consistently miserable in the period from 1855 to 1964? structure

Answer 1

Living conditions, working conditions and access to food/famine

Question 2

The living and working conditions or rural people changed more in the period from 1917 to 1964 than in the period from 1855 to 1917. structure

Answer 2

Living conditions, working conditions and access to food/famine.

Question 3

How far do you agree that the working class of Russia suffered more under communist rule than they did under the Tsars in the period from 1855 to 1964? structure

Answer 3

Living conditions: housing, leisure, amenities, education & opportunity, health /
Economic security: poverty, prosperity, wages/ Working conditions: hours, wages, health, discipline/
Political freedom, rights, power, opposition- link to poor living and working conditions due to lack of representation

Question 4

Assess the view that Russia’s communist leaders did less than the Tsars to improve the lives of the working class in the period from 1855 to 1964. structure

Answer 4

Living conditions/ economic security/ working conditions/ political freedom or Political/ Social/ Economic

Question 5

How far do you agree that the credit for industrialising Russia in the period from 1855 to 1964 can mostly be given to Stalin? structure

Answer 5

Industry/ Agriculture/ Living and working conditions

Question 6

‘Lenin had a greater impact on Russia’s economy and society than any other ruler.’ How far do you agree with this view of the period from 1855 to 1964?

Answer 6

Industry/ Agriculture/ Living and working conditions