Russian State Exam in History (Российский государственный экзамен по истории)

Format:

The Russian State Exam in History typically consists of both written and oral components.

Written Exam:

⚫ Part 1: Test Tasks (Тестовые задания): Multiple-choice questions covering a broad range of historical topics.
⚫ Part 2: Structured Questions (Структурированные задания): Short-answer questions requiring students to provide concise responses to specific historical issues or events.
⚫ Part 3: Essay (Эссе): An essay where students are expected to analyze and discuss a specific historical topic or problem.

Oral Exam:
⚫ Students may be required to present and defend their knowledge on a selected historical topic in an oral examination.

Content:
⚫ The content of the Russian State Exam in History generally covers a wide range of historical periods, events, and themes. The exam may include questions related to:

Russian History:
⚫ Ancient Russia
⚫ Medieval Russia
⚫ Imperial Russia
⚫ Soviet Union
⚫ Contemporary Russia

World History:
⚫ Ancient civilizations
⚫ Middle Ages
⚫ Renaissance
⚫ Modern history
⚫ 20th-century world events (e.g., World Wars, Cold War)

Historical Methods and Concepts:
⚫ Understanding historical sources
⚫ Analyzing historical events
⚫ Using historical evidence

Interdisciplinary Topics:
⚫ Connections between history and other disciplines, such as literature, philosophy, or geography.

Preparation:
⚫ To prepare for the Russian State Exam in History, students typically review their history coursework throughout secondary education. They may also practice with past exam papers, engage in discussions, and develop strong analytical and essay-writing skills.