HIST 2906
Kyivan Rus’ & the Russian Empire to 1801
An introduction to the medieval and early modern East Slavic world, including the city-states of Kyivan Rus’, the Mongol conquests, the rise of Moscow, village life and serfdom, and Russia’s 18th century “Great” monarchs. Emphasis on emerging autocracy and lives of ordinary people.
Topics
- city-states of Kyivan Rus’
- Mongol conquests
- rise of Moscow
- village life and serfdom
- Russia’s 18th century “Great” monarchs
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
Precludes additional credit for HIST 2600 (no longer offered). Lectures/groups three hours a week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027