How power was exercised and perceived from both the throne of the tsars and the factories of the workers.
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 A History of Russia: From Peter the Great to Go...
The recurring struggle of ordinary Russians to find fulfillment and meaning within a frequently oppressive state. How power was exercised and perceived from both
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: Core Themes and Approach The recurring struggle of