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Russian History: from Lenin to Putin
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Course by University of California, Santa Cruz
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In this course, Peter Kenez, Professor Emeritus at UC Santa Cruz, explains the events of modern Russian history and introduces its most significant actors—from Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin.

Modules

Early Russia

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to the Course
  • Formation of the Russian State

Revolutions

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • What if the revolution had happened somewhere else?

5 Videos

  • The Industrial Revolution
  • The February Revolution
  • The Provisional Government
  • The October Revolution
  • Consequences of the Revolution

The One-Party State

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • What made Russia what it is today?

5 Videos

  • The One-Party State
  • Economy, society, & culture of the 1920s
  • Collectivization
  • Industrialization
  • Terror

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz 1

Prelude to War

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Prelude to the Great Patriotic War
  • The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

Invasion

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • German Invasion of the Soviet Union
  • Partisans, Collaborators, & Racial Distinction
  • The Soviet Union and the Allies
  • Dissipation of Hope

After the War

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • What was Stalin's impact?

2 Videos

  • Material Devastation
  • Life without Stalin

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 2

Reform

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Khrushchev's Reforms
  • "We will bury you!"

Stagnation

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Adventures in Foreign Policy
  • Andropov, Chernenko, and Gorbachev

Collapse

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Why did the Soviet Union collapse?

5 Videos

  • Perestroika
  • Changing the Soviet Stance
  • The Collapse of the Soviet Union
  • Shock Therapy
  • The Rise of the Oligarchs

The Age of Putin

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • What is Russia's role?

4 Videos

  • Why Putin?
  • The New Political Order
  • Putin's Foreign Policy
  • Understanding Russians

Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 3

Essay

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Essay on Contemporary Russia

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Dive into the transformative events of modern Russian history with "Russian History: from Lenin to Putin," an engaging course offered by Coursera and led by esteemed Professor Emeritus Peter Kenez from UC Santa Cruz. This foundational course in the Arts & Humanities domain provides a comprehensive exploration of Russia's pivotal moments and influential figures, from the revolutionary Vladimir Lenin to the contemporary leader Vladimir Putin. Over the course of 720 minutes, learners will gain critical insights into the political, social, and economic developments that have shaped modern Russia. The course is available through both Starter and Professional subscription plans, making it accessible to a wide range of learners. Ideal for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in understanding Russia's complex past and present, this course offers an in-depth and captivating educational experience.

Peter Kenez
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Peter Kenez