Russia revolution 100 anniversary

Russia revolution 100 anniversary

With the commemoration of the Russia revolution approaching there is lots of media to explore.


1. Article to read

Guardian website: Why does the Russian revolution matter?

Places the revolution in context of current events.


2. Exhibition to visit

British Library. Russian Revolution: Hope, Tragedy, Myths

Includes Lenin's application to be a reader at the British Library!


3. TV to watch

Lucy Worsley's programme 'Road to Revolution'

Useful for revision to summarise the key events.

Documentary for Russia: 'Land of the Tsars'

Documentary for Russia: 'Land of the Tsars'

Episode 17
Alexander III.


Episode 18
Nicholas II becomes Tsar.


Episode 19
Beginnings of the troubles.


Episode 20
Revolution.

Programmes to watch on iplayer

Programmes to watch on iplayer

Lucy Worsley on the Glorious Revolution
Really great revision for Paper 1 Section C.


Roots
Useful for Paper 3 Race Relations. This is a re-make of the 1970s television series which challenged Americans perceptions of race and slavery.