215. History of Russia

A survey of the growth and development of Russia from its medieval foundations to the recent breakup of the Soviet Union. Topics include: political, social, religious and economic developments; the conflict of Eastern and Western traditions; Russia's emergence as a European power; 19th-century revolutionary and reform movements; the creation of the Soviet Union and its flawed drive for modernization and domination in global politics, and the collapse of the USSR and Soviet Bloc.

Connections:
Conx 20051 Russian History and Culture
Conx 20055 Russia: Challenge and Opportunity
Conx 20064 Russian History and Politics
Conx 23018 Cinema/Kino: Film in Russia