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RUSS0241A-S20

Putinism & Russian Culture

Putinism and Contemporary Russian Culture
The 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union was hailed in the West as a triumph of democracy over totalitarianism; for some observers the event even signaled “the end of history.” Today however it seems history is “back,” with Russia under Putin once again assuming its former role as enemy and the “other” of the West. In this course we will seek a better understanding of this apparent reversal of vectors from within Russian culture, while situating it within larger illiberal trends in world politics, by analyzing literary works, popular cinema, political theory, journalism, social media, and other forms of cultural production. 3 hrs. lect.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22436
Subject Code:
RUSS
Course Number:
0241
Section Identifier:
A

Course

RUSS 0241

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Spring 2020

RUSS0241A-S20 Lecture (Portice)