The rise of Stalinism, the devastation of World War II, and the eventual stagnation of the Brezhnev years.
The narrative arc begins with the transformative "revolution" of , who forced Russia toward Westernization and global power, and concludes with the collapse of the Soviet Union under Mikhail Gorbachev . Key eras covered include: A History of Russia: From Peter the Great to Go...
How power was exercised and perceived from both the throne of the tsars and the factories of the workers. The rise of Stalinism, the devastation of World
is a comprehensive 36-lecture series by Professor Mark Steinberg, produced by The Great Courses . Spanning over 300 years of Russian history, the course shifts away from traditional data-heavy narratives—like treaties and economic statistics—to focus on the lived experiences, ideas, and moral struggles of the Russian people. Core Themes and Approach is a comprehensive 36-lecture series by Professor Mark
Steinberg explores the "passionate and often tormented" story of Russia through three central lenses:
The deep-seated social unrest of the 19th century that eventually led to the 1917 revolutions.