Soviet and Post-Soviet Politics and Society: 1917 to the Present
Lecture: TR 1-2; 4-253
Recitation 1: F 1-2; Room 1-132
Recitation 2: F 1-2; Room 5-232
Explores the political and historical evolution of the Soviet state and society from the 1917 Revolution to the present. Covers the creation of a revolutionary regime, causes and nature of the Stalin revolution, post-Stalinist efforts to achieve political and social reform, and causes of the Soviet collapse. Also examines current developments in Russia in light of Soviet history. Enrollment limited.