Russian Civilization provides an in-depth tour of Russian culture and history from the time of Kiev Rus’ and the rise of Moscow to the Russian Revolution, Soviet era, and post-Soviet Russia. We will explore how Russia emerged from small-divided princedoms to become one of the largest territorial powers in modern history.
Through studying works of literature and the visual and performing arts, we will examine enduring themes of Russian identity, examining tensions between Westernization versus Slavophile values and the quest for political freedoms versus strong centralized rule. The module challenges students to analyze factors that facilitated the rise and fall of Russian imperial power, including institutionalized serfdom, rapid industrialization and militarization under the Soviets, and today’s post-communist order under Vladimir Putin’s leadership.
Our comprehensive survey will equip students with critical analysis of primary documents and seminal figures. Assigned readings, lectures, films, and discussions will highlight Russia’s growing prosperity and global expansion alongside its struggles with political oppression and dissent. By answering module questions and crafting essays around milestones studied, students will gain appreciation for Russian civilization’s immense impact on global economics, governance, arts, literacy, and religion across the centuries.
Trace the development of Russian culture and society from Kievan Rus’ to Muscovite Russia (9th-17th centuries). What key events and figures helped shape Russian identity in this period?
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