Pearson Edexcel A Level Russian Paper 1 2025 Question Paper

Get the official Pearson Edexcel A-Level Russian Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Translation question paper from the June 2025 exam series (9RU0/01). This examiner-authentic PDF contains the complete Paper 1 assessment used for the 2025 sitting, including Section A listening tasks, Section B reading comprehension, and Section C translation into English. The paper follows the exact Edexcel exam layout and includes all source extracts, comprehension tasks, translation prompts, and assessment structure used in the live examination.

Use this June 2025 Edexcel Russian Paper 1 question paper to practise under timed conditions and prepare for the 2026 exam series with real examiner-standard material. Topics covered include health and youth lifestyle campaigns, music and culture, Moscow history, Perestroika and the collapse of the Soviet system, homelessness in Russia, opportunities for young Russians, glasnost, and Russian-language translation skills. Pair it with the matching Edexcel 9RU0/01 June 2025 mark scheme on markscheme.net for complete exam preparation and self-assessment. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year, optimised for mobile and desktop, and instantly downloadable from markscheme.net — your fastest route to top-grade A-Level Russian revision.

This document is designed for Year 12 and Year 13 students preparing for the Pearson Edexcel A-Level Russian qualification in the 2026 exam series, including independent learners, retake candidates targeting A/A* grades, native and heritage Russian speakers, and home-educated students following the Edexcel specification. It is especially valuable for candidates who want authentic exam-style practice in listening, reading comprehension, source analysis, and advanced translation into English.

The paper is equally useful for Russian teachers, sixth-form departments, private tutors, revision-course providers, intervention coordinators, and parents supporting revision at home. Teachers can use the paper for timed mock examinations, comprehension drills, translation practice, vocabulary-building exercises, and examiner-standard assessment activities while identifying common linguistic weaknesses before the 2026 examinations.