Today we will conclude our study on Stalin’s Russia.
We will look specifically at:
- Perceptions on Stalin’s leadership.
- Women in Soviet Russia.
1.
Let’s see what people thought of Stalin.
2.
Here are some modern day opinions (of Russian people) on Stalin’s reign.
Russia marks Stalin anniversary. (2:53 minutes long)
What do Russians think of Stalin? – BBC News. (3:04 minutes long)
3.
Let’s see how women were treated in Soviet Russia. Read the article below. (Make sure to use it to make study notes from for your exam preparation.)
4.
This is what some people thought about life in Stalin’s Russia, at the time…
Soviet Women Remember Socialism. (4:27 minutes long)
5.
It seems that these women were satisfied with their lives under Stalin’s rule. Let’s look at a bit more information about women in Soviet Russia.
The information about “Women in the Soviet Union” , p.53-56.
6.
Here is more useful insight into Women’s Rights in the USSR.
Women’s Rights under the Soviet Union. (5:01 minutes long)
7.
Your study ends with the German invasion of the USSR in June 1941. As you have seen, Stalin was perceived as a hero, saving the Russians from defeat by Nazi Germany. Stalin died on 5 March 1953.
The Death Of Stalin. (2:05 minutes long)
When Stalin did in 1953 there was again a struggle for power in the Politburo. A few years later Khrushchev emerged as leader of the USSR.
Stalin Dead (1953). (2:50 minutes long)
8.
As a short conclusion to our study on Stalin’s Russia, read the information indicated below as “extra reading”.
The information about “The USSR (1941-1964).” , p.59-60.
9.
What was Life Like for Women in the USSR? (14:31 minutes long)
What Life in the Soviet Union Was Like. (12:31 minutes long)
A New Soviet Woman: Myth and Reality. (18:05 minutes long)
Why International Women’s Day is so weird in Russia. (7:20 minuters long)
10.
An interesting account on Stalin’s death…
Who Killed Stalin? (46:44 minutes long)
11.
To conclude our study on Stalin’s Russia, here is a brief overview of Stalin’s life:
Joseph Stalin, Leader of the Soviet Union (1878-1953). (5:54 minutes long)
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