Russian History OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Course on Russian History by MIT

Published Feb 19, 2009

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'The Making of Russia in the Worlds of Byzantium, Mongolia and Europe' is a free OpenCourseWare from MIT's School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. In this course students can learn about the factors and people that shaped Russian history. An undergraduate-level course, this class will appeal to any student interested in European History.

The Making of Russia in the Worlds of Byzantium, Mongolia and Europe: Course Specifics

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The Making of Russia in the Worlds of Byzantium, Mongolia and Europe: Course Description

This course covers topics including the rise of the Kievan State and the rise of Muscovy, as well as Russian relations with Western Europe. The course also focuses on influential Russians, including Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great. In 'The Making of Russia in the Worlds of Byzantium, Mongolia and Europe,' students will explore concepts such as how Russia was perceived by outsiders and how Russians perceived others. Other topics, including political, religious, economic, and social factors that affected relations between the government and the populace are also discussed. This free OpenCourseWare from the University of Massachusetts is taught by Professor Elizabeth Wood. Students interested in the history of Russia, and those who plan to take additional History courses will benefit from taking this course.

This free course includes sample exams, a list of suggested readings and several assignments. If you are interested in learning more, visit the Russian history course page.

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