Bachelor
2025/2026
Russian History
Type:
Elective course (Sociology and Social Informatics)
Delivered by:
School of History
When:
2 year, 1-4 module
Online hours:
44
Open to:
students of all HSE University campuses
Language:
English
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course "History of Russia" aims to develop students' ideas and knowledge about the genesis and development of the Russian state and society. As part of the course, they will be able to both expand and systemise the knowledge gained at school and gain new facts and interpretations related to national history. A particulate focus is made on the history of foreign policy, connection between Russian domestic developments and international actions. The discipline involves the development of skills in working with academic literature and historical sources.