Bachelor
2025/2026
Economics and Economic Policy of Russia
Type:
Elective course (International Programme in Economics and Finance)
Area of studies:
Economics
Delivered by:
International College of Economics and Finance
When:
3 year, 1, 2 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
4
Contact hours:
64
Course Syllabus
Abstract
a.Pre-requisitesStudents are supposed to be competent in basic economic theory and economic statistics. Students are also expected to be familiar with the introduction to macroeconomics. b.Abstract:The course examines the economic development of Russia from mid 19th century to the present. It focuses both on long-term economic trends and the economic causes and consequences of particular events (like 1998 default). The course covers recent Russian economic history, structural and technological changes, the economic geography of Russia, major sectors and industries, living standards and social policy, institutions, economic policy, and Russia's role in the global economy. It focuses on the available sources of data on Russian economy and provides insight into the data-based analysis of Russia’s strengths, weaknesses, and future challenges.