Fourth-Year Russian: Russian and Post-Soviet Studies

Harvard FAS

This fourth-year advanced-level Russian language course emphasizes reading, analysis, and discussion of authentic Russian materials in a variety of disciplines, media, and genres, with an emphasis on close reading and listening along with the interpretation of cultural contexts. The course is structured as a train journey among cultures and peoples in post-Soviet Russia. It investigates the strengths and struggles of different cultural groups, tackling crucial current…