Pearson Edexcel International GCSE History · online courseRussia and the Soviet Union, 1905–24
GCSE study from Tsarist Russia to Lenin's legacy
- Lessons
- 21
- Running time
- 11 hr 36 min
- Qualification
- IGCSE · 4HI1
- Taught by
- Dr John McKerrow
From the last Tsar through revolution, civil war and the birth of the Soviet Union. Recommended companion text: Rob Bircher, Russia and the Soviet Union, 1905–24.
- One full audio & video course
- Recommended readings
- Lifetime access to that course
- Exam technique for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE History
The lessons
21 in teaching order- 01Tsarist Russia56 min
- 02Nicholas II24 min
- 03The 1905 Revolution I35 min
- 04The 1905 Revolution II27 min
- 05Nicholas and the Dumas39 min
- 06Repression and Reform37 min
- 07The First World War I27 min
- 08The First World War II37 min
- 09The February Revolution26 min
- 10The Provisional Government31 min
- 11The Bolsheviks45 min
- 12Extending Control I24 min
- 13Extending Control II43 min
- 14The Russian Civil War I34 min
- 15The Russian Civil War II34 min
- 16The Russian Civil War III22 min
- 17War Communism41 min
- 18The NEP26 min
- 19Lenin's Legacy31 min
- 20Examination Techniques I25 min
- 21Examination Techniques II30 min
Taught by
Dr John McKerrow
PhD historian (McMaster University), published author and exam-board examiner, teaching history since 2000. Every lesson is researched and taught by John himself.
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Before you buy
- Which exam is this course written for?
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE History (4HI1). The lessons cover the content of the Russia and the Soviet Union, 1905–24 topic and the exam technique the questions reward.
- How long do I keep access?
- Buy the course outright for £49 and it is yours to keep, with lifetime access. Foundation members (£99 a year) and Elite members (£199 a year) get this course and every other course for their membership year.
- How are the lessons taught?
- Each lesson is an audio and video screencast you can pause, rewind and rewatch, with pages from recommended books to read alongside it.
- What if my child needs more help?
- Elite members join weekly live “ask me anything” lessons. One-to-one tutoring is also available at £50 an hour, with a free consultation first.
- Is there a guarantee?
- Yes. Every plan carries a money-back guarantee.
Russia and the Soviet Union, 1905–24
21 lessons, 11 hr 36 min of teaching — yours to keep for £49.
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