2025/2026
Explaining Contemporary Russian Politics: Institutions and Practices
Type:
Mago-Lego
Delivered by:
School of Politics and Governance
When:
1, 2 module
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course is intended to introduce the students to contemporary Russian politics. It is designed as an overview of principal political institutions of the Russian state. These institutions are analyzed through the lens of comparative political science using neoinstitutional methodological approach, looking not only at the formal framework, but also on the actual performance of actors and institutions, which evolved in Russia since early 1990s. The course covers not only state institutions, but looks at the “agents of change” such as private enterprise, civil society, political culture, collective action, etc. The course aims at strengthening students’ knowledge of contemporary Russia, developing skills to interpret and analyze political events, intellectual and historical outlook, to maintain professional and public discussion.