Undergraduate Module Descriptor

POL3299: Russian Politics and Society

This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.

Overview

NQF Level 6
Credits 15 ECTS Value 7.5
Term(s) and duration

This module will run during term 2 (11 weeks)

Academic staff

Dr Alexey Bessudnov (Convenor)

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Available via distance learning

No

This module introduces you to the study of contemporary Russian politics and society. Why is Russia authoritarian? Who are Russia’s political and economic elites and what are their ambitions? What are the main interest groups in Russian politics? A characteristic feature of this module is that along with the questions about Russian politics, you will also discuss Russia’s demography, ethnic relations, and social inequalities. The module does not require any pre-requisites or co-requisites and is available to all students in Politics, International Relations, Sociology or any other disciplines who are interested in Russia.

Module created

02/02/2023

Last revised

02/02/2023