Flow of History
Flow of History: The Road to World War Two (1939 45)
Teacher-created site that examines the flow of events that led to the outbreak of World War II.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: Colonists
Use these interactive maps to see and read about the colonization of the New World by several European nations. When you are finished looking at the maps, test your skills with the European Colonies Challenge.
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Russia and the Cis
An outstanding site that gives a complete look at Russia. Links to information about the culture, society, history, language, government, elections, economics, and literature. Some sites are in Russian.
Curated OER
The Home of the Last Tsar Romanov and Russian History
A rich collection of information on the last years of Imperial Russia, mainly of its last tzar, Nicholas Romanov, and his family. It offers virtual tours of the palace, open letters and diaries of the family, a Romanov photo album, and...
Other
The Moscow Kremlin Museum
The Moscow Kremlin Museum features famous Russian exhibitions, museum collections, library and history. Website also contains virtual exhibitions (i.e., the crowns of Russian tsars), virtual tours and maps of the Kremlin.
PBS
Pbs: The Face of Russia
This is the companion site to the documentary, "The Face of Russia." Click on "Timeline" for some key points in Russian culture and history.
University of Virginia
Why We Go to War: Tsar Nicholas Ii
This site has information about the Russian Czar Nicholas II and his lack of his qualifications which led to the downfall of the czarist rule.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Economy of the Soviet Union
This economic history of the Soviet Union begins with its revolutionary beginnings and examines the state of the economy throughout the decades of the twentieth century.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia the Economy Historical Background
This economic history of the Soviet Union examines the eras of Lenin and Stalin and postwar policy under Khrushchev, Brezhnev, and the reform period of Gorbachev.
Drama Circle
Drama Circle: A Brief History of Russian Drama (Before 1900)
This summary of Russian plays and playwrights begins with the 18th century comic playwright, Denis Ivanov Fonvizin and continues through Anton Chekov, with two or three sentence summaries about ten writers and their works.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ivan the Terrible
History for Kids article on Ivan the Terrible, Russian Czar in the 16th Century who is credited with expanding Russian territory to over one billion acres. Includes teacher resources.
Other
Kasprzyk's Website: A Summary of Poland's History
A description of the history of Poland, starting with the Piast dynasty and moving forward to the current year.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Russia History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Russia including early civilizations, the empire, Tsars, the Russian Revolution, communism, Soviet Union, cold war, and current events.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Twentieth Century Europe: Aftermath of the Bolshevik Revolution
This site from The History Guide provides a selection from the Lectures on 20th century Europe. Discusses the impact of the Bolshevik revolution on Russia.
The History Place
The History Place: The Nazi Soviet Pact
This site from The History Place provides a photo and caption of the signing of the Nazi-Soviet Nonaggression Pact. Includes a text copy of the agreement, with links to additional information.
Other
Education System in Russia
A comprehensive site about the Russian educational system. Learn about Russia's compulsory basic education, higher education and the entry requirements for attending a university, teacher training, and the history of education in Russia.
NASA
Nasa: "Pravda" Press Release
NASA provides the full text from the tersely worded "Pravda," the Russian national newspaper, that announced the successful launch of Sputnik.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Smith, Marx, and Keynes
Spanning three centuries of history, from the dawn of the industrial age to modern times, three diverse thinkers developed their own landmark theories on commerce, labor, and the global economy. The three economists profiled in this...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Start of the Space Race
Learn about the launch of Sputnik and the establishment of NASA.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Russian Revolution
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will learn the origin, means to maintain power, successes and fall from power of single party states. Students will also be able to describe characteristics of single party...
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: David Hoffman: The Russian Economy's Big Black Hole
An article about one of Russia's steel mills that has, like many other industries in Russia, fallen on hard times in the new free-market economy.
Digital History
Digital History: The Rise of the Dictators [Pdf]
Use this lesson plan to explore the economic and political conditions in Europe after World War I as a result of the Treaty of Versailles that led to the rise of dictators in several countries. Read about the rise of Lenin and Stalin in...
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Banditry Threatens the New Russia, Law
An article about threats to Russia's free-market economy and the breakdown of law enforcement.
Digital History
Digital History: America at War: The Guns of August
Read about the course of World War I on both the eastern and western fronts. See how the upheaval in the world brought about attempts at revolution in several countries.
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