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Russian Culture 19th Century (Upper Pre-Intermediate Russian Culture 4) (Spring Semester 2026)

This course aims to deepen overall knowledge of Russian culture and civilisation in the 19th century within the historical, sociopolitical, and cultural context.

Registration dates 25 June 2025 05 January 2026
Course dates 05 January 2026 15 May 2026
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Russian Culture 19th Century (Upper Pre-Intermediate Russian Culture 4) (Spring Semester 2026)

Course content

  • The reigns of Paul I and Alexander I
  • Alexander I and Napoleon I
  • The Decembrist Revolt in 1825
  • The reign of Nicholas I
  • The reigns of Alexander II and Alexander III: reforms and counter-reforms. Major intellectual movements
  • Russian art and architecture in the 19th century

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, I should be able to…

  • determine the place of the Russian Empire in the international context of the time
  • have a global understanding of the political, social, and cultural issues in 19th-century Russia
  • trace the evolution of political thought

 

Please check with your home university for credit recognition.