From Riurik to Putin: Russian History through Biography

HSTEU 240 From Riurik to Putin: Russian History through Biography (5) I&S/VLPA
Introduces Russian history from ninth century to present through biographies, paintings, films, and music on Russian historical figures such as Catherine the Great and Josef Stalin. Placed in historical context, these life stories allow exploration of major themes in Russian history such as autocracy, serfdom, religion, modernization, reform, and revolution. Offered: W.