Russian Empire and Literature

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This course examines a history of the Russian empire through the works of Russian literature. What Russian writers from Pushkin to Tolstoy can tell us about Russia and how a history of the Russian empire is crystallized in the works of fiction are among the issues addressed in this course. Course introduces students to the history of the Russian empire and classics of Russian literature. A historical and literary context will help students understand the predicament of contemporary Russia.