Dr. Willard Sunderland
This course examines Russian history in the 20th century and up to the present day.
Topics to be studied include the nature of the Russian empire and late Tsarist politics and society; World War I; the Russian Revolution; the formation of the USSR, and the momentous changes of the Soviet period, as well as the transformations that have shaped Russia since the collapse of the USSR in 1991.
All 4000-level courses must culminate in a significant historical research paper (at least 12 pages, no more than 15 pages), including primary and secondary sources. Assignments leading to the final product must include a primary source analysis and either an annotated research bibliography or a historiographical essay.
Prerequisite: To take this course, students must earn a C or higher in Hist3000.
.
