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Russia & the Soviet Union: From the 1917 Revolution to Putin

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 8a.m. – 9:15a.m.		 University Hall Y01-1320 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 8a.m. – 9:15a.m.
Location
University Hall Y01-1320
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

The peasant emancipation from serfdom in 1861 left the overwhelming majority of Russians destitute and disenfranchised. How did the subsequent revolutionary movement that promised social and economic equality transform into such a brutally oppressive system under Stalin? How did the Soviet Union become a world superpower and what were the reasons for its downfall? Through the use of primary documents, this course will attempt to answer these questions and emphasize social history: the ideals, aspirations, and actions of ordinary Soviet citizens.

Prerequisites

ENGL 102

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y01-1320

General Ed Requirements

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Enrolled / Capacity

17 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Kevin Murphy

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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