The exam paper focuses on Russia from 1894 to 1945, exploring Tsardom, the rise of communism, and societal impacts under Lenin and Stalin. Key topics include Rasputin’s influence, the challenges faced by the USSR during the Terror, and the effects of World War II on Soviet society. It evaluates the consequences of Lenin’s policies on governance and the economy, emphasizing historical analysis and evaluation of contrasting interpretations. Questions highlight the political, social, and economic transformations that shaped Russia′s transition from an autocracy to a communist state during this transformative period.