Depth study C: Russia, 1905-41

Examine the reasons behind the collapse of the Tsarist regime in 1917, including its handling of governance challenges until 1914, survival during the 1905 Revolution, the impact of World War I, and the success of the March 1917 revolution. Investigate how the Bolsheviks came to power and established their rule, assessing the effectiveness of the Provisional Government in 1917, the Bolshevik seizure of power in November 1917, their victory in the Civil War, and the success of the New Economic Policy. Analyze how Stalin rose to power and maintained control, focusing on why he succeeded Lenin, the reasons for the Purges, his methods of governance, and the extent of his control by 1941. Evaluate the effects of Stalin's economic policies, including the introduction of the Five-Year Plans and collectivisation, their success, and their impact on the Soviet populace.