Survey of contemporary Russia that explores the social, cultural and economic factors shaping its domestic politics and foreign policy. Analyzes Russia’s transformation after the collapse of the Soviet Union, citizenship and social agency, Russian identity formation in a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional state, and Russia’s complex relationships with its neighbors and former Cold War foes. Students may not hold credit for both POLS 3630 and RUSN 3630 [3 credits]
Survey of contemporary Russia that explores the social, cultural and economic factors shaping its domestic politics and foreign policy. Analyzes Russia’s transformation after the collapse of the Soviet Union, citizenship and social agency, Russian identity formation in a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional state, and Russia’s complex relationships with its neighbors and former Cold War foes. Students may not hold credit for both POLS 3630 and RUSN 3630 [3 credits]