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History of Russia, the Soviet Union and the post-Soviet World - MHIS325

This unit explores the evolution of Russia from the early modern period, through the Soviet period and up to today. After a period of decline since the breakdown of the Soviet Union, Russia is once again becoming a powerful and assertive nation, and it retains a large nuclear arsenal. How did Russia first become a great power? Why was the Tsarist system overthrown and replaced by an entirely new governmental system after 1917? How did the Soviet Union re-build its power and establish itself as a modern superpower? Why did the Soviet Union breakdown? And how powerful and influential is Russia today? In an increasingly multi-polar world, these questions are becoming particularly important.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day

S2 External - Session 2, External (with on campus sessions)

Staff Contact(s): Professor David Christian
Prerequisites:

39cp at 100 level or above or (6cp in MHIS or HIST or POL at 200 level including 3cp in MHIS units) Prerequisite Information

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Assessed As: Graded
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Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations

Faculty of Arts

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