SPRING 2020!  

Prof. Jennifer Suchland, W F  9:30AM – 10:55AM, Room 135, Caldwell Laboratory, Class #:  32139

What do war memorials, punk rock, and bad language have in common? Each is a contested site of political culture in Russia today.  In this class we will explore contemporary Russian political culture looking at many of the most contested and salient cultural practices, icons, and myths that animate that context. Students will go beyond an entry-level grasp of Russian culture to grapple with complex contemporary political, social, cultural, and ethical issues. Through a range of readings, visual media, and creative projects, students will deepen their knowledge of Russian culture.  No prior knowledge or background of Russian history required – we will spend a brief time on the Soviet period and most of the term on the post-1989 period.