History of Russia: from NEP to Modern Times (Coursera)

Thoroughly selected factual material serves as the basis that enables learners to conduct an independent analysis of the history of Russian state. The course covers the history of the Russian state throughout its entire length (from the 9th to the 21st century) and the learners are welcome to join the discussion on the topical issues of Russian history. Upon completion of the course, learners will shape a structured understanding of the main stages of Russian history, based on facts and concepts that are established and acknowledged in historiography.
Course program:

1. Russia in the Years of the New Economic Policy. 1921-1929
2. The USSR in the 1930s — 1940s.
3. The USSR During the Great Patriotic War.
4. Foreign and Domestic Policy of the USSR in the Second Half of the XX century.
5. The Political life of Russia.

What You Will Learn

• Assimilate factual, chronological and terminological material
• You will form an idea of the main trends in the development of Russian society and the state
• Learn to apply knowledge in practice
• You will acquire the skill of analyzing modern processes in Russian society

Course 3 of 3 in the History of Russia Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Russia in the Years of the New Economic Policy. 1921-1929
In the first module, you will learn the history of Russia during the years of the New Economic Policy. Lecturer - Doctor of Historical Sciences Mikhail Viktorovich

WEEK 2
The USSR in the 1930s — 1940s
In the second module, you will learn about the history of the USSR in the 1930s. Lecturer - Doctor of Historical Sciences Elena Dmitrievna Tverdyukova.

WEEK 3
The USSR During the Great Patriotic War
The third module is devoted to the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Lecturer - Doctor of Historical Sciences Ilya Sergeevich Ratkovsky.

WEEK 4
Foreign and Domestic Policy of the USSR in the Second Half of the XX Century
In the fourth module, students will learn about the history of Russia in the second half of the 20th century. Lecturer, Doctor of Historical Sciences Matvey Fedorovich Polynov.

WEEK 5
The Political Life of Russia
The last module of the course is devoted to the history of Russia in the late XX - early XXI centuries. Lecturer - Candidate of Historical Sciences Ekaterina Aleksandrovna Tarasova.