History of Russia, 800-1917: From Kievan Rus to the Bolshevik Revolution

1 Unit · Undergraduate

This course explores the history of Russia from its origins in Kievan Rus to the dawn of the Soviet period. Major themes include the rise and expansion of the Russian Imperial state; serfdom and emancipation; religious and ethnic diversity; and major developments in the arts and sciences. Course readings include memoirs, poetry, and hagiography as well as recent historical scholarship.