University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 40

ECTS credits : 20

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module examines the final one hundred years of Imperial rule. Beginning with the defeat of Napoleon, it explores social, economic and political change, the emergence of a 'public sphere' in the second half of the nineteenth century, and the rise of opposition movements and ideologies culminating with the collapse of Tsarism in February 1917. In addition, the module will address aspects of culture (notably the 'Golden' and 'Silver' Ages of Russian literature and art), particulary in terms of its role as a 'barometer' of social change at home, but also as a starting point for exploring aspects of Russia's cultural and political relations with her European neighbours.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Fortnightly tutorial and other teaching as appropriate

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: New coursework: 6,000-word essay

Personnel