Content: Crisis period is always a catalyst for social change. Russian society like many others faces crisis-related challenges. The effects of the crisis are already making an impact on its basic institutions, economic and social. The Russian society and the elites have to respond to key dilemmas of the day:
- How to define itself vis-à-vis the West or the East?
- Should the policy of openness be continued or should protectionism replace international cooperation?
- How should the social policies be defined - support for the poor or bolstering the rich?
- What should be the response to political challenges - more concentration of power or more democracy?
The response to these and many other challenges is going to shape the future of the Russian Federation and, in a way, the future of Europe and the world.

Compensations:

Sociology: 2 ECTS from SOSLA2.2 Vertaileva tutkimus or SOSLA2.4 Sosiaaliset instituutiot ja käytännöt

Social Policy: 2 ECTS from SPOLA3A2 Vertaileva hyvinvointivaltiotutkimus or SPOLA2.4 Globaali sosiaalinen kehitys

Bachelor of Social Sciences/ISSS: Sociology: 2 ECTS from SOSLA2.2 Comparative Research or SOSLA2.4 Social Institutions and Practices

Russian Studies: RSTA4

Other compensations to be confirmed.

Modes of Study: Lectures 12 h and learning diary 10 pages (1.5-row, 12-font). Lecture diary to be returned by March 31 in paper form to the ISSS-office (Linna room 6062)

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