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This fully resourced lesson forms part of Key Topic 3 of the Edexcel 9–1 GCSE History course on Russia and the Soviet Union (1917–41). It explores the development and purpose of the Cult of Stalin, helping students analyse how Stalin used imagery, myth, and propaganda to consolidate power and control Soviet society.

All resources are included — no textbook is needed. The lesson builds historical understanding through engaging visuals, clear explanations, and structured analysis tasks. It supports all learners while also challenging students to think critically about leadership, image-making, and ideological control.

What’s Included:

Fully editable PowerPoint presentation

Step-by-step breakdown of what the Cult of Stalin was and how it developed

Visual analysis activities using propaganda posters, artwork and public imagery

Links to earlier lessons on propaganda and censorship for conceptual continuity

Structured questions on how and why the Cult was created

Activities to support explanation and analysis of political impact

Built-in tasks to support writing strong 8-mark and 12-mark answers

Stretch challenges to deepen evaluation of the Cult’s effectiveness and purpose

This lesson is ideal for in-class teaching, homework or revision. It clearly links to specification content and provides everything needed to teach this topic with confidence — no textbook required. A great addition to any department aiming to raise attainment while reducing planning workload.