Oligarchs, Penthouses, and Yachts, The Global Lives

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and Times of Eurasian Elites Who are the rich and powerful people in Russia, China, Middle East, and Central Asia? How do these Eurasian elites live? What enables them to accumulate so much wealth and influence, and what kinds of business and pleasure do they pursue in global arenas? Unlike many courses that study governments, this course focuses on the privileged classes of Russia, China, and the Muslim-majority world. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for IntStds 5020 or Slavic 5020. Cross-listed in IntStds and Slavic.