POL 273 - Politics of Russia

4 credits (Fall or Spring)

This course analyzes the politics of contemporary Russia, focusing on the country’s post-Soviet political and economic transformation, as well as its changing place on the global stage. Questions we will explore include: what was the Soviet Union and why did it collapse? What kind of political regime has since taken root in Russia? How do Russians view their political system? and What role does Russia play in a multi-polar world?

Prerequisite: POL 101 with grade S, C, or better.
Note: Plus-2 option available. Not offered every year.
Instructor: Lussier