Middlebury

RUSS 6656

Russia in Search of Identity

Russia in Search of Identity: History, Culture & Politics
The course will examine how Russia, with its history, culture, religion, and arts, positioned itself between East and West. Students will analyze the main paradigms of Russian history that contributed to the ambivalent cultural identity of its peoples, while its vast territory brought about the need to balance strong, sometimes violent, political rule with intense quests for individual freedom and spirituality. Students will examine how this cultural ambivalence is reflected in literature, art, and architecture space. Counts as a course in culture & civilization or literature.
Subject:
Russian
Department:
Russian
Division:
Language School
Requirements Fulfilled:
Civ Cul & Soc Literature
Equivalent Courses:

Sections in Summer 2020 Language Schools, Bennington 6 Week Session

Summer 2020 Language Schools, LS 6 Week Session

RUSS6656A-L20 Lecture (Proskurin)