RJ1088 Russian History, Culture and Civilization 2

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Aneta Čermáková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Simona Koryčánková, Ph.D.
Department of Russian Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Helena Rytířová
Supplier department: Department of Russian Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Prerequisites
Interest in the history and realities of the Eastern Slavs.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 6 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The course, which follows the course of Russian History, Culture and Civilization 1, aims at understanding the milestones of Russian history and realities in a European context through up-to-date interpretation and clear explanation. Emphasis is placed on the context within the East Slavic area.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- interpret the major milestones of Russian history along a chronological axis from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day;
- to view the historical events of these periods in the context of East Slavic culture;
- explain the influence of certain events on the development of the language and realities of Russia;
- identify and summarize important features of Russian realia.
Syllabus
  • Content of lectures
  • 1. Russian Empire in the first half of the 19th century. / Painting: the emergence of secular painting. Important painters of the 18th-19th centuries.
  • 2. Russian Empire in the 2nd half of the 19th century. / Classical music. Important composers of the 19th century.
  • 3. Russian Empire in 1900-1917. / Development of theatre.
  • 4. Russia/Soviet Union in 1917-1929. / Fine arts in the 20th century.
  • 5. The Soviet Union in the period 1929-1945. / Ballet.
  • 6. Soviet Union in the period 1945-1953. / Theatre in the 20th century and in the present.
  • 7. Soviet Union in the period 1953-1964. / The development of cinema.
  • 8. The Soviet Union in the period 1964-1985. / Music in the 20th century.
  • 9. Soviet Union in the period 1985-1991. / Contemporary cinema.
  • 10. Russian Federation in the period 1991-2000. / Contemporary music.
  • 11. Russian Federation in the 21st century. / Media: news agencies, news websites, etc.
  • 12. Russia of recent years. / Media: radio, television, etc.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Казакова О.А., Малервейн С.В. Страноведение России. Учебное пособие. — Томск: Томский политехнический университет, 2013. 72 с.
  • PEŠKOVÁ, Michaela. Stranověděnije Rossiji, ZČU Plzeň 2008, http: // www. ruskerealie.zcu.cz/
  • SKOKAN, Ladislav. Reálie Ruska. Vyd. 1. Praha: Fortuna. 223 s. ISBN 9788073730765. 2009. info
  • Dějiny Ruska 20. století – díl II. Edited by Andrej Borisovič Zubov. Vydání první. Praha: Argo, 2015. 770 stran. ISBN 9788025709641.
  • NÉRARD, François-Xavier and Marie-Pierre REY. Atlas dějin Ruska : od Ivana III. po Vladimira Putina. Edited by Cyrille Suss, Translated by Jitka Dědicová. 1. vydání. V Brně: Lingea, 2022, 89 stran. ISBN 9788075087454. info
  • MARCHAND, Pascal. Atlas Ruska : kolos na hliněných nohou. Edited by Cyrille Suss, Translated by Jitka Dědicová. 1. vydání. Brno: Lingea, 2022, 95 stran. ISBN 9788075087478. info
  • ČECHOVÁ, Martina, Radana MERZOVÁ, Radomyr MOKRYK, Miroslav OLŠOVSKÝ, Helena PAZDIOROVÁ and Romana MALITI. Poloostrov Krym: od křižovatky kultur k ruské kolonii : Řecko - Řím - Byzanc - Osmanská říše - Krymský chanát - Ruské impérium - Sovětský svaz - Ukrajina - Ruská federace : kolektivní monografie. Edited by Helena Ulbrechtová - Radomír Vlček. Vydání první. Praha: Slovanský ústav AV ČR, v.v.i., 2022, 382 stran. ISBN 9788086420851. info
  • VYDRA, Zbyněk, Michal ŘOUTIL, Jitka KOMENDOVÁ, Kateřina HLOUŠKOVÁ and Michal TÉRA. Dějiny Ruska. Vydání první. Praha: NLN, Nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 2017, 499 stran. ISBN 9788074223242. info
  • PUTNA, Martin C. Obrazy z kulturních dějin ruské religiozity. Vydání první. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2015, 335 stran. ISBN 9788074295348. info
  • Dějiny Ruska 20. století. Edited by Andrej Borisovič Zubov. Vydání první. Praha: Argo, 2014, 949 stran. ISBN 9788025709214. info
  • PEČENKA, Marek and Bohuslav LITERA. Dějiny Ruska v datech. 1. vyd. Praha: Dokořán, 2011, 446 s. ISBN 9788086569147. info
  • ŠVANKMAJER, Milan. Dějiny Ruska. 6., dopl. vyd. Praha: NLN Nakladatelství lidové noviny, 2010, 601 s. ISBN 9788074220265. info
Teaching methods
Self-studying of materials in interactive syllabus; reading, listening, working with video. Consultation with the teacher.
Assessment methods
Written test (open-ended and closed-ended answers); at least 70% of the correct answers.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: v kombinovaném studiu 24 hodin.
Teacher's information
The course is taught online.

Specific information about finishing of the course will be placed in the study materials.

We recommend the website https://arzamas.academy/ (articles, audio materials, video lectures, etc. dedicated not only to Russian history, culture, art and literature).
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