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Other

Bucknell University: A Chronology of Russian History

For Students 9th - 10th
An abridged timeline that details the history of Russia from 860 to present day.
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A&E Television

History.com: Joseph Stalin

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Channel provides a biographical look at the Russian dictator Joseph Stalin, beginning with his early career, rise to power, time as a Soviet leader, and the partial dismantling of his police state in the years after his death.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Rise of the Dictators [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Kasprzyk's Website: A Summary of Poland's History

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the history of Poland, starting with the Piast dynasty and moving forward to the current year.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Revelations From the Russian Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
This particular page from the Library of Congress is the homepage with an outline of hyperlinks to numerous articles that could provide background information regarding the former Soviet Union.
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Hanover College

Hanover College: Ukrainian Famine

For Students 9th - 10th
Archived by the Library of Congress and presented here by Hanover College, these are excerpts of historical records from the early decades of the Soviet Union, when Stalin forced collectivism and industrialization on the Russian people.