PSCI 0227
Russian Politics
Russian Politics
In this course we will study politics in the Russian Federation. We will begin by placing Russian authoritarianism in historical context: first, we will examine the rise of communism under late Tsarist rule; then, we will turn to the evolution of Soviet rule, culminating with the collapse of the USSR and its dissolution into successor states. In the remainder of the course, we will explore politics, economics, and governance in the contemporary Russian state. Throughout, we will use the lenses of law and institutions, political economy, state-society relations, and nationalism and identity to understand evolution and continuity in Russian politics. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (Comparative Politics)
In this course we will study politics in the Russian Federation. We will begin by placing Russian authoritarianism in historical context: first, we will examine the rise of communism under late Tsarist rule; then, we will turn to the evolution of Soviet rule, culminating with the collapse of the USSR and its dissolution into successor states. In the remainder of the course, we will explore politics, economics, and governance in the contemporary Russian state. Throughout, we will use the lenses of law and institutions, political economy, state-society relations, and nationalism and identity to understand evolution and continuity in Russian politics. 3 hrs. lect./disc. (Comparative Politics)
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR, SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
Sections
Spring 2026
PSCI0227A-S26
Lecture
Spring 2024
Spring 2023
Spring 2022
Spring 2020
Spring 2017
Spring 2016
Spring 2015
Spring 2014
Spring 2012
Spring 2011
Spring 2010
Spring 2009
Spring 2008
Spring 2007
PSCI0227A-S07
Lecture