OCR A Level History A Y219/01 Russia 1894–1941 Combined Question
Paper and Mark Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
A Level History A
Y219/01 Russia 1894–1941
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following had the greater impact on Russia during the period from 1894 to 1905?
(i) The influence of Pobedonostsev
(ii) The influence of Witte
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Lenin’s leadership of Russia was not a success.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was more important in increasing Stalin’s control over the Russian people
in the 1930s?
(i) Stalin’s ‘Cult of Personality’
(ii) The growth of the police state
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The actions of Kerensky were the most important reason for Bolshevik success in Russia
in 1917.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y219/01 Jun25
Paper and Mark Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
A Level History A
Y219/01 Russia 1894–1941
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must
be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following had the greater impact on Russia during the period from 1894 to 1905?
(i) The influence of Pobedonostsev
(ii) The influence of Witte
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Lenin’s leadership of Russia was not a success.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was more important in increasing Stalin’s control over the Russian people
in the 1930s?
(i) Stalin’s ‘Cult of Personality’
(ii) The growth of the police state
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The actions of Kerensky were the most important reason for Bolshevik success in Russia
in 1917.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y219/01 Jun25
