Lenin’s Consolidation of Power: the 1917 Revolutions, the Bolshevik seizure of power and the early decrees on “Peace, Bread and Land” — essential for understanding how the new Communist regime was established.

Relevant for GCSE History (AQA & Edexcel):

• AQA GCSE History (8145) – Paper 1, Section A: Russia, 1894–1945: Tsardom and Communism
  Covers the February and October Revolutions, the Bolshevik takeover, consolidation of power, and early Communist policies including decrees and the Civil War.

• Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0) – Paper 3: Modern Depth Study, Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917–41
  Includes the 1917 Revolutions, Lenin’s consolidation of power, early decrees, and the establishment of Bolshevik control.