This first title in the "History at Source" series examines the political and economic situation in Russia in 1914, and the February and October revolutions of 1917. The book also examines the impact of World War I, the struggle for power after Lenin, the Stalinist era and economic transformation. The text covers popular topics for A Level and Higher Grade students. Each section contains a short introduction and a wide variety of sources, all set in their historical context. Examination-style questions are also provided, along with practical advice on answering source-based and essay questions, specimen essay answers and source-based exercise answers.