This 25-page workbook covers subtheme 3 of topic 4 studied at A-level '1991: problems of the USSR by 1991- coup in August 1991/ disintegration of the USSR: проблемы СССР к началу 1991 г. - путч в августе - распад СССР. The document contains: vocabulary list a broad list of exam-style questions a separate list with possible detailed answers - each answer can be used for information, reading, translation, vocabulary and discussion practice 3 exam style passages for translating into Russian a variety of texts to cover the topic: *outline of the problems the USSR faced by 1991 ‘parad of sovereignties’ *Путч events explained with photographs and texts *events after путч a variety of vocabulary and comprehension exercises (word formation, chronology of events exercise, word search, translation, synonyms) -polls of people’s opinion on the collapse of the USSR and whether/how their lives changed (can be used as a starting point for discussion and to practise numerals). The texts can also be used to practise translation and listening skills. All texts and exercises are developed in line with Edexcel GCE Russian specification for the level of vocabulary and grammar required at that level. The worksheet is also appropriate for anyone learning Russian towards B1-B2 level and interested in expanding their general knowledge and vocabulary on the history of the late USSR, reforms and its disintegration.

An 8-page worksheet based on a newspaper article discussing the history of relationship of the USSR and NATO. Aimed at advanced (C1+) learners. The worksheet contains 4 vocabulary building exercises with answers. The text is abundant with words and phrases related to politics and government and can be used when covering such topics as: international relations *history *war and peace, Cold War politics & diplomacy Can be used in class work or for independent comprehensive reading.

This 7-page worksheet is designed to help with revising the topic and work on essential vocabulary. The texts are selected with a view to refresh the key ideas of perestroika and the issues with the policy implementation and its outcomes. The exercises include: -fill in the gaps -word search translation activity comprehension questions -matching the cause to effect The texts can be used to replicate exam-style listening questions.