Description
In this course, Peter Kenez, Professor Emeritus at UC Santa Cruz, explains the events of modern Russian history and introduces its most significant actors—from Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin.
Outline
- The 9th Century to the 1920s
- Introduction to the Course
- Formation of the Russian State
- The Industrial Revolution
- The February Revolution
- The Provisional Government
- The October Revolution
- Consequences of the Revolution
- The One-Party State
- Economy, society, & culture of the 1920s
- Collectivization
- Industrialization
- Terror
- Quiz 1
- The Great Patriotic War: Before and After
- Prelude to the Great Patriotic War
- The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
- German Invasion of the Soviet Union
- Partisans, Collaborators, & Racial Distinction
- The Soviet Union and the Allies
- Dissipation of Hope
- Material Devastation
- Life without Stalin
- Quiz 2
- Reform, Stagnation, Collapse, Rebirth?
- Khrushchev's Reforms
- "We will bury you!"
- Adventures in Foreign Policy
- Andropov, Chernenko, and Gorbachev
- Perestroika
- Changing the Soviet Stance
- The Collapse of the Soviet Union
- Shock Therapy
- The Rise of the Oligarchs
- Why Putin?
- The New Political Order
- Putin's Foreign Policy
- Understanding Russians
- Quiz 3
Summary of User Reviews
This course on Russian History covering the period from Lenin to Putin has received positive reviews overall. Many users praise the course for its in-depth coverage of key historical events and its engaging presentation style.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
in-depth coverage of key historical eventsPros from User Reviews
- Engaging presentation style
- Expert instructors with deep knowledge of Russian history
- Comprehensive coverage of key historical events
- Great opportunity to learn about the political and social landscape of Russia
- Well-structured course with clear learning objectives
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too dense and difficult to follow
- Occasional technical issues with the online platform
- Lack of interaction with instructors and other students
- Limited opportunities for hands-on learning or practical application
- Some users felt that the course was too focused on political history and did not cover other important aspects of Russian culture and society
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The course combines historic approach and analysis of the modern political problems. Do you have technical problems? Write to us: coursera@hse....
