(Same as HISTORY HISTORY 120A. HISTORY 20A is 3 units; HISTORY 120A is 5 units.) The rise of Russian state as a Eurasian "empire of difference"; strategies of governance of the many ethnic and religious groups with their varied cultures and political economies; particular attention to Ukraine. In the Russian center, explores gender and family; serfdom; Russian Orthodox religion and culture; Europeanizing cultural change of 18th century.
3 units · Letter (ABCD/NP) · GER: WAY-SI
(Same as HISTORY 120A. 20A is 3 units; 120A is 5 units.) The rise of Russian state as a Eurasian "empire of difference"; strategies of governance of the many ethnic and religious groups with their varied cultures and political economies; particular attention to Ukraine. In the Russian center, explores gender and family; serfdom; Russian Orthodox religion and culture; Europeanizing cultural change of 18th century.
Offered in Autumn 2025 at Stanford University.