Government 213F - Politics in Russia

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Hamilton College

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Examination of the politics of Russia and other post-communist states after the collapse of communism in the former Soviet Union. Focuses on the Soviet legacy, the political and economic transformations of the Gorbachev and Yeltsin eras, and the consolidation of authoritarian rule under Vladimir Putin. Topics include the rise of nationalism and ethnic politics, the creation of political parties, the dilemmas of combining marketization and democratization, and the prospects for democracy in the region. Prerequisite, 112, 114, Russian Studies 100 or consent of the instructor. (Same as Russian Studies 213.) S Rivera.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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