Course Title
Soviet and Russian Politics
Course Description
Looks at Russian and Soviet politics and foreign policy. The Soviet Union is examined, with particular emphasis on the policies of Gorbachev and the 1991 disintegration of the U.S.S.R. The post-Soviet period is also studied, especially the challenges of democratization and of moving toward a market economy. While primary attention is paid to the situation in Russia, issues in the other former Soviet republics and Eastern Europe will also be discussed. Same as HIST-226. 4 SH. CC: Historical Perspectives
Course Types
Standard (STAND), Historical Perspectives (HISTR)
Semester Hours
4