GOVT-213 Politics in Russia

Examines political processes in Russia after the collapse of communism in the former Soviet Union. Central focus on explaining the rise of multi-party democracy in the 1990s and the subsequent consolidation of authoritarian rule under Vladimir Putin. Topics include the creation of political parties, the state’s use of propaganda and the media, the problem of corruption, and the prospects for democracy in the future.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

Credits

Cross Listed Courses

RSNST-213

Prerequisite

Take any one of the following: GOVT-112, GOVT-114, RSNST-100, RSNST-105, HIST-221 / RSNST-221 or HIST-222 / RSNST-222 or permission of instructor. Must be completed prior to taking this course.

Notes

(Comparative Politics)