A survey of Russian history from the tenth century to the present. Topics include: the role of Orthodox Christianity in Russian society, the rise of Muscovy, the emergence of Imperial Russia, the institution of serfdom, the revolutionary movement, social and economic change, and a comprehensive survey of Soviet history, with special attention to the origins, nature and fate of the Communist Revolution.
This course may not be repeated for credit.

Sections

This course will be offered next in Winter 2008.