History A · OCR H505 · Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Russia 1645-1741 · June 2025
Under which of the following rulers were Russia’s problems greater?
(i) Catherine I
(ii) Peter II
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).
[10]
* ‘Russia’s most important foreign policy successes in the period from 1645 to 1725 were in the Baltic.’
How far do you agree?
[20]
Which of the following had the greater impact upon Russia during the reign of Peter the Great?
(i) Reforms in central administration
(ii) Reforms in local administration
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).
[10]
* ‘Russia was socially and economically backward in 1645.’
How far do you agree?
[20]
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