The transition from socialism has involved widespread changes throughout societies in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. For example, in Russia the "cradle to grave" role of the state in welfare provision has given way to increasing insecurity for certain segments of the population, alongside burgeoning wealth for elites. Today, Russia can be described as both a rich and poor country.

This course will address health and social welfare in Russia and other transition countries from various perspectives. First, key health and social developments in transition countries will be summarized. Second, broad trends in socioeconomic inequality and marginalization in Russia will be addressed: who are the most vulnerable in Russian society? Third, recent developments in social policy and programs in the Russian Federation will be discussed, including debates over the allocation of state oil revenues to the stabilization fund versus social welfare programs. Fourth, the Russian public health situation will be discussed: changes in health policy during the transition, health status and the health behaviour of the Russian population, client satisfaction in health services, health care payments and public perceptions of current health threats/problems in Russia.

Kurssi toteutetaan yhteistyössä valtakunnallisen Venäjän ja Itä-Euroopan tutkimuksen maisterikoulun kanssa.

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