The Department of Central, Eastern and Northern European Studies (CENES) is offering a summer course called Exploring Russian Culture and National Identity (in English), led by Dr. Veta Chitnev. Funded by Arts Research Abroad (ARA), RUSS 303 will bring students to Moscow, Russia, where they will explore a selection of themes related to Russia and Russian culture, including “How do Russians view themselves and conceive of their own identity?” and “What do Russians think makes them ‘Russian?'”
The scope of the topics covered will range from the representation of the major historical events and significant figures in Russian culture to the role of religion in shaping and reshaping Russian ethnic identity. Students will participate in the course in Vancouver from May 16-June 7, 2022, and then in Moscow from June 8-June 22, 2022.
Interested in learning more? To view the recorded information session given by Dr. Chitnev, please click here.
Applications for this Global Seminar are due January 27.
Featured image: Dr. Veta Chitnev
