WC - 111 Russian Society Since the Gorbachev Era

Credits: 3

An introduction to Russian society since 1991. This course examines the impact of Gorbachev’s policies of glasnost and perestroika on Russian history, society, literature, film, music, sex, and other components of high and popular culture. Emphasis is placed on the collapse of Communism and its aftermath. Taught in English. Course fee.