PSC 39ATRussian Politics

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Prerequisite(s): PSC 1010 or PSC 1020 or PSC 2230 with a grade "C-" or above In this course students examine Russia's experience with democracy and its problems of sustaining democratization. As such, they examine Russian political history, the fall of the USSR, post-Soviet Russian democratic reforms and their regression. Students learn about Russia's governing institutions including the Presidency, legislature and courts.  Russia's approach to Constitutionalism and the rule of law, along with its unique type of federalism, political party development, and the role of civil society actors are also examined. Students will also focus on Russia's policymaking in three key policy domains: economic, national security, and foreign affairs.