79-281 Modern Soviet History: From Communism to Capitalism

Units: 9.0 Department: History Related URLs: http://www.history.cmu.edu This course covers a broad sweep of Soviet history from the revolution in 1917 to the turmoil of the present. Spanning almost a century of upheaval and transformation, the course examines the October revolution, the ruthless power struggles of the 1920s, the triumph of Stalin, the costly industrialization and collectivization drives, the battle against fascism, and the present attempts to create a market economy. The course provides essential background for anyone interested in understanding the explosive, history-making events in the former Soviet Union.

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No sections available for semester Spring 2005.