Lenin to Putin 20th Cent Russi

Catalog description

This course covers the history of the Soviet Union from the Russian revolution of 1917 to the end of the Khrushchev era. Rather than developing a straight chronology of events, during the semester we will explore various approaches to the “big” problems of Soviet history, contrasting the views of various historians and incorporating a variety of primary documents. Readings and class discussions will explore the Bolshevik seizure of power, the experimental nature of Soviet society during the 1920s, collectivization and industrialization during the 1930s, interpretations of the purges and terror of the 1930s, the impact of the Second World War, Stalin’s last years, and the post-Stalin era, especially concentrating on Khrushchev’s rule. Course Attributes: History - Europe Region, Humanities Elect/Integrations College of Arts & Sciences History