RUS 214
Russian/Soviet Food Culture
Grinnell College · UGRD · Fall 2026
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Catalog description
Drawing from literature, cookbooks, cultural histories, art, film, folklore, and memories, this course explores how food and food culture reflects the human experience in Russia, with particular focus on the Soviet twentieth century: from the Russian Revolution of 1917 to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. A central part of our course involves experiential learning through hands-on practice of the preparation and consumption of Russian and Soviet food. Prerequisite: None. ARMSTRONG.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
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1 openSeats: 14/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PMClass #98618-RUS-214-01Fall 2026UGRD4 credits
1 available14 enrolled15 capacity0 waitlist
- Days & times
- Tu Th · 2:10 – 4:00 PMTu Th · 2:10 – 4:00 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 27 – Dec 18
- Location
- Humanities and Social Studies N1168; Humanities and Social Studies N1171
- Instructor
- Todd Armstrong
Section notes
Foreign language option available
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