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RUS 214Russian/Soviet Food Culture
Grinnell College · 4 credits · UGRD
Catalog
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.
Recent sections
Fall 2026 · 1 section
Aug 27 – Dec 18
| Section | Days & time | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Class #98618-RUS-214-01 | Tuesday, Thursday 2:10 PM - 4:00 PM Humanities and Social Studies N1168 (Lecture)Tuesday, Thursday 2:10 PM - 4:00 PM 2:10 PM - 4:00 PM Humanities and Social Studies N1171 (Lecture) | Humanities and Social Studies N1168Humanities and Social Studies N1171 | Todd Armstrong |
| 01 notes: Foreign language option available | |||