RJ1099 Project on the History, Culture and Civilization of Russia

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Aneta Čermáková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Aneta Čermáková
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
Previous completion of the course Russian History, Culture and Civilization 1 and parallel enrolment in Russian History, Culture and Civilization 2 (or analogous courses), or a basic understanding of the culture and history of Russia.
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 aim of the course is to deepen the topics, which are the subject of the courses Russian History, Culture and Civilization 1 and Russian History, Culture and Civilization 2, particularly with a focus on the comparative aspect within the European area. Emphasis is placed on searching specialized literature and other sources and citing them correctly during the creation of a bibliography, as well as on excerpting of information and correct dealing with it.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
- identify and summarize important features of Russian history and culture (focusing on selected periods);
- link knowledge of history and realities and perceive them as a whole;
- compare and highlight differences/parallels when comparing East Slavic and West Slavic culture and history.
Syllabus
  • Basic topics (a list of specific topics will be included in the study materials, the connection between historical and cultural themes is variable):
  • 1. Slavs. Kievan Rus: formation and emergence. Christianization. / Religion in the RF.
  • 2. The rise and fall of Kievan Rus. / The development of fine art. Icons and iconographers.
  • 3. The domination of the Golden Horde over Russia. / Folk music and musical folklore. Musical instruments in folk music.
  • 4. Rise of Moscow Russia. / Applied arts.
  • 5. Ivan IV. Terrible and the context of the 16th century. / State structure and political system of the Russian Federation.
  • 6. Boris Godunov and the period of "smuta". / Geographical overview. Natural monuments.
  • 7. The first Romanovs and the first half of the 17th century. / Inhabitants and peoples of the RF.
  • 8. Romanovs and the second half of the 17th century. / Economy.
  • 9. Peter the Great. 1st reign. / Great Cities. Historically and culturally significant cities.
  • 10. Peter the Great: 2nd reign. / Selected UNESCO monuments.
  • 11. Palace coups. / Customs and traditions.
  • 12. Catherine the Great. / Holidays.
  • 13. Russian Empire in the first half of the 19th century. / Painting: the emergence of secular painting. Important painters of the 18th-19th centuries.
  • 14. Russian Empire in the 2nd half of the 19th century. / Classical music. Important composers of the 19th century.
  • 15. Russian Empire in 1900-1917. / Development of theatre.
  • 16. Russia/Soviet Union in 1917-1929. / Fine arts in the 20th century.
  • 17. The Soviet Union in the period 1929-1945. / Ballet.
  • 18. Soviet Union in the period 1945-1953. / Theatre in the 20th century and in the present.
  • 19. Soviet Union in the period 1953-1964. / The development of cinema.
  • 20. The Soviet Union in the period 1964-1985. / Music in the 20th century.
  • 21. Soviet Union in the period 1985-1991. / Contemporary cinema.
  • 22. Russian Federation in the period 1991-2000. / Contemporary music.
  • 23. Russian Federation in the 21st century. / Media: news agencies, news websites, etc.
  • 24. Russia of recent years. / Media: radio, television, etc.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Dějiny Ruska 20. století – díl II. Edited by Andrej Borisovič Zubov. Vydání první. Praha: Argo, 2015. 770 stran. ISBN 9788025709641.
  • 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-study and ongoing consultation with the teacher. Finding and excerpting information from literature, journalistic sources, historical and documentary films, etc. Reading. Abstract writing and project work.
Assessment methods
Making a project in the form of a poster/presentation on the chosen topic (including a preliminary outline and abstract with bibliography) and presenting it in the faculty at the end of the semester.
Content, form and language are assessed.
Language of instruction
Russian
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: blokově.
Teacher's information
The course is taught online. Ongoing consultations with the teacher are expected.
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