Russia and France in Historical and Cultural Context / La Russie et la France dans l’espace de l’histoire et de la culture
46.04.01 In Russian and French
Level of education Master
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 2 years
Programme description
- The master's programme ‘Russia and France in Historical and Cultural Context / La Russie et la France dans l'espace de l'histoire et de la culture’ is designed to develop in students a holistic understanding of the historical process. It also focuses on the development of skills of research work with sources, and forms of scientific dialogue.
- A substantial part of the learning process is devoted to research. This enables students to: receive a rigorous education in a particular area of historical knowledge; and demonstrate their achievements in their qualification projects.
- The programme offers ample career opportunities for its graduates, who can work at: municipal, local and federal levels of government; secondary and vocational education institutions; and profession-oriented public organisations.
Main courses
- City and Society of the Middle Ages and Renaissance
- History of Diplomatic Relations Between Russia and France
- History of Russian-French Cultural Relations
- History of France
- Political Power in Europe of the Modern Period: Structure and Variety
- Portraits of the Figures in the Era of Renaissance and Reformation
- Collapse of Colonial Empires and the Phenomenon of Post-colonialism
- Russia in Wars and Social Conflicts of the 20th Century
- Three Centuries of Cultural Interaction in Europe – the 18th to 20th Century
- France in the Era of the Revolution and the First Empire
Our advantages
The programme is aimed at training experts with professional skills and abilities, and up-to-date knowledge of the principles and methods of work in specific fields of Russian and French history and culture, and in their complex comparative analysis and comprehension.
Main areas of research
- The political and social history of France of modern and contemporary times
- History of political parties in Russia and France
- History of France from ancient times to 1914
- France in the era of the Revolution and the Empire (1789-1815), policy, culture and art
- Franks: from the formation of the Frankish tribal confederation to the conquest of Gaul
- At the origins of French nation building: the kingdom of the Franks during the reign of the Merovingian dynasty
- The initial stage of the foundation of the French Church: the Christianisation of Gaul in the 5th – 6th centuries
- Involvement of French intellectuals in the political life of their country:19th – 20th centuries
- The role of Paris in the history of France during modern and contemporary times: 19th – 20th centuries
- France in the system of international relations: 20th – 21st centuries
- The history of French colonial conquests and their perception in society: 17th – 20th centuries
- French historians and historical schools in the 19th and 20th centuries
- An alternate glance of Russians and French at each other: travellers, military, diplomats, historians (18th – 20th centuries)
- France in the 20th century: society and perceptions
- History of the French Revolution: origins, personalities, perceptions and heritage
- Russian emigration in France (1918-1945)
Career opportunities
Training involves teaching practice based on the traditions of St Petersburg University
Professions
- Researcher
- Archive worker
- Museum worker
- Library staff
- Editor of the media
- Scientific editor of the publishing house
- Specialist in historical, cultural and educational tourism
- Guide
- Teacher in cultural and educational centres
- Teacher in secondary and secondary special educational institutions
- Screenwriter and editor in documentary films and television
- Creative worker in advertising and PR services
- Expert analyst
- Expert consultant
- Content manager