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PSCI0227A-S10

Soviet & Russian Politics

Soviet and Russian Politics
This course seeks to introduce the student to a major phenomenon of twentieth century politics, the rise and decline of the Soviet Union and the emergence of Russia as its successor state. The first part of the course provides an overview of key factors that influenced Russian and Soviet politics under communism, including history, economy, ideology, institutions of the communist party, and the role of political leadership from Lenin to Gorbachev. The second part surveys radical political and social transformations in the 1990s and analyzes Russia's struggle with the twin challenges of democratic and market reform under Yeltsin and Putin. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
20523
Subject Code:
PSCI
Course Number:
0227
Section Identifier:
A

Course

PSCI 0227

All Sections in Spring 2010

Spring 2010

PSCI0227A-S10 Lecture (Kraus)