Category Archives: Stalin’s Russia – Archived

Today we will conclude our study on Stalin’s Russia. We will look specifically at: 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.Continue reading “Y10: 3-10. End of Stalin”

Today you are going to finish watching the film on Stalin! -Part A- In the last scene we saw Stalin being very angry about Soviet defeats in WW2, and then reaching a very low point due to the defeats… Stalin addresses the nation and encourages them to fight. Then, Beria gives Stalin the news thatContinue reading “Y10: 3-15. Stalin Film V”

Today we are going to continue with the film on Stalin… -Part A- In the last scene we saw Zinoviev and Kamenev in Stalin’s office, being forced to confess to conspiracy. However, Stalin promised that their lives would be spared… It is 1936. Zinoviev & Kamenev are being executed! Spot… Beria… Stalin’s inner circle isContinue reading “Y10: 3-14. Stalin Film IV”

Today you are going to continue watching the film on Stalin! -Part A- In the last scene we saw Nadia visiting her parents after Jakov’s attempted suicide and Stalin calling her there to come home… It is the 1930’s. Stalin is modernizing the USSR by means of Collectivization & Industrialization. It is the Celebration ofContinue reading “Y10: 3-13. Stalin Film III”

Today , we will continue with the revision film on Stalin… -Part A- In the last scene we saw Nadia telling Stalin that Lenin is dead… It is Lenin’s funeral… Note how Stalin makes sure that his henchman does not say that he (Stalin) deliberately gave Trotsky the wrong date for the funeral! There isContinue reading “Y10: 3-12. Stalin Film II”

Today you are going to revise the history of Stalin’s Russia – by means of a feature length film…! -Part A- In order to optimally gain from this film, it is important that you understand what is happening right from the beginning of the film. Here is some background information about the events: Introduction: (TheContinue reading “Y10: 3-11. Stalin Film I”

Today you are going to familiarize yourself with typical exam questions about Stalin’s Russia! (a) How did Stalin control the USSR? (4) (b) Why did Stalin create a “cult of personality”? (6) (c) ‘Stalin’s use of propaganda was the main reason he was able to establish a ‘personal dictatorship’.’ How far do you agree withContinue reading “Y10: 3-9. Questions”

Today you are going to look at Soviet Culture under Stalin. 1. Let’s see how culture and propaganda were used by Stalin to manipulate and control the population… Soviet Culture. (3:09 minutes long) 2. In 1936 a new constitution was set up by Stalin. On paper, it made Russia the world’s most democratic country! NewContinue reading “Y10: 3-8. Life in Soviet Russia”

Today you are going to find out more about Stalin’s reign of terror! 1. Let’s see what we can learn about the purges… (The information in this video is very important for your study on Stalin’s Russia.) The Purges. (5:13 minutes long) 2. The information about “Stalin’s Dictatorship” , p.29-30. 3. Stick the following worksheetContinue reading “Y10: 3-7. The Purges”

Today you are going to continue looking at the industrialization of Soviet Russia. 1. A reminder… 2. Let’s hear what your classmates can tell you about Workers & their Work… and also about Labour Camps & Slave Labour… Presentation on: Workers & their work. and… Presentation on: Labour Camps & Slave Labour. 3. Let’s seeContinue reading “Y10: 3-6. Industrialization”

Today you are going to learn how Stalin modernized Soviet Industry… 1. Here is a short reminder of Stalin’s modernization policies: 2. Now, let’s hear what your classmates can tell you about Industrialization… Presentation on: Industrialization & the Five Year Plans! 3. Let’s see if the most important content has been discussed…. 4. Now, let’s seeContinue reading “Y10: 3-5. Five Year Plans”

Today you are going to learn how Stalin modernized Soviet Agriculture… 1. Here is a short reminder of Stalin’s modernization policies: 2. Now, let’s hear what your classmates can tell you about Collectivization… Presentation on: Collectivization! 3. Let’s see if the most important content has been discussed…. 4. Now, let’s see what else you needContinue reading “Y10: 3-4. Collectivization”

Today you are going to: 1. By 1929, Stalin emerged as the sole leader of the USSR! How did he manage to do so? Stalin used Lenin’s funeral as an opportunity to show himself to be Lenin’s closest follower. Stalin encouraged the cult of Lenin. Stalin “survived” Lenin’s Testament! Stalin’s ideas proved popular with theContinue reading “Y10: 3-3. Power Struggle – continued”

Today you are going to investigate the power struggle that occurred after Lenin’s death in more detail! 1. Let’s first do a little bit of revision as it is important that you know the structure of the Politburo and also that of Sovnarkom…. 2. …about “The State” and about “The Communist Party”: 3. Let’s considerContinue reading “Y10: 3-2. Power Struggle”

Today we are going to start our topic on Stalin’s Russia! (2:22 minutes long) 1. Let’s first consider what sort of a leader Lenin was. Was he a good leader? History vs. Vladimir Lenin. (6:42 minutes long) (It was actually more Stalin’s efforts that made the USSR into a modern industrialized Super Power. However, LeninContinue reading “Y10: 3-1. Stalin – an Introduction”