Overview and chronology
To develop your general knowledge of Russian history, sense of chronological development and origins of many of the problems in Russia which erupt during the period we will study (1853-1924) you should watch the documentary Land of the Tsars. It is in twenty 10 minute parts.
TASK: You should answer the multiple choice questions on the attached document as you watch.
To develop your general knowledge of Russian history, sense of chronological development and origins of many of the problems in Russia which erupt during the period we will study (1853-1924) you should watch the documentary Land of the Tsars. It is in twenty 10 minute parts.
TASK: You should answer the multiple choice questions on the attached document as you watch.
land_of_the_tsars_questions.doc | |
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Geographical Challenges
The Russian Empire covered one-sixth of the world's surface area with 69 million people and an army of 1.5 million, less than half the people were "Russian" by birth. Instead there were many varied ethnic groups with diverse cultures, languages and religions.
TASK: To develop your understanding of the geographical challenges faced by Russian Tsars complete the map activity below.
The Russian Empire covered one-sixth of the world's surface area with 69 million people and an army of 1.5 million, less than half the people were "Russian" by birth. Instead there were many varied ethnic groups with diverse cultures, languages and religions.
TASK: To develop your understanding of the geographical challenges faced by Russian Tsars complete the map activity below.
russia_map_activity.pdf | |
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Summary of Problems facing Nicholas I (1796-1855) in 1853
TASK: Using your knowledge from Waller, the documentary Land of the Tsars and the information on the attached sheet create a diagram to show how Geographical factors, Political Problems, Social Problems and Economic & Financial Backwardness were connected and linked in 1853. This should be detailed and can be prioritised to show how significant you expect specific problems to become for Russia.
TASK: Using your knowledge from Waller, the documentary Land of the Tsars and the information on the attached sheet create a diagram to show how Geographical factors, Political Problems, Social Problems and Economic & Financial Backwardness were connected and linked in 1853. This should be detailed and can be prioritised to show how significant you expect specific problems to become for Russia.
background_to_russia_problems_worksheet.pdf | |
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Additional Reading
For further reading on the Crimean War see this article by Robert Pearce. |