Second World War

Question 1

How did the USSR respond to the German invasion in 1941

Answer 1

-Stalin introduced Total War measures
-Scorched Earth Policy to deny resources to Germans
-The Siege of Leningrad and Battle of Stalingrad were turning points

Question 2

What was the impact of ww2 on the USSR

Answer 2

-27 million Soviet deaths
-Strengthened Stalin’s control – wartime propaganda and purges continued
-USSR emerged as a superpower, leading to Cold War tensions
-Eastern Europe brought under Soviet influence

Question 3

How did ww2 affect soviet society

Answer 3

-Women played key roles in industry and the military
-Increased state control – NKVD purges continued
-Shift towards collectivisation and centralised planning