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Current Issues in Russian History and Culture

Course description

This programme introduces educators and cultural professionals to cutting-edge research in Russian history and culture. Taught by SPbU educators specializing in Russian studies, the course examines key developments through contemporary historiographical approaches, providing insights into seminal achievements of recent decades.

Course strengths
  • Holistic overview of modern Russian historiography
  • Exploration of statehood studies research frontiers
Learning outcomes

Participants will acquire up-to-date knowledge of Russian historical and cultural scholarship.

Content and structure
  • New Perspectives on Russian Statehood
  • Ethnic Groups in Modern Historiography
  • Revisiting Ancient & Medieval Rus’
  • 18th-19th Century Russia: Scholarly Debates
  • Fin-de-Siècle Russia: Historiography
  • 20th-21st Century Russian Historiography
  • Regional History Through Time
  • Memorial Plaques as Cultural Artifacts
  • New Studies in Old Russian Art
  • Modern Art Historical Scholarship
Lecturers
  • Nazarenko K.B. — Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Source Studies
  • Novozhilov A.G. — PhD in History, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Ethnography and Anthropology
  • Buzin V.S. — PhD in History, Associate Professor
  • Dvornichenko A.Yu. — Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Russian History until the 20th Century
  • Yanchenko D.G. — PhD in History, Associate Professor at the Department of Russian History until the 20th Century
  • Puchenkov A.S. — Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor at the Department of Modern Russian History
  • Shtykov N.V. — PhD in History, Associate Professor at the Department of Historical Regional Studies
  • Burkova T.V. — PhD in History, Associate Professor at the Department of History for Natural Sciences and Humanities Faculties
  • Besedina E.A. — PhD in History, Associate Professor at the Department of History for Natural Sciences and Humanities Faculties
  • Khodaovsky E.V. — Doctor of Art History, Head of the Department of Russian Art History
Our advantages
  • Our experienced educators are world‑renowned scientists and winners of prestigious international awards
  • We offer over 800 educational programmes, ranging from popular and introductory to niche and advanced
  • With us, you can benefit from and become a part of the 300‑year tradition and history of Russia’s first university
  • SPbU boasts a unique cultural environment that has shaped many famous Russian scientists, politicians, entrepreneurs and cultural figures
  • Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official SPbU standard certificate
  • You will have access to the University’s unique resources, including its extensive research library and many museums
How to enrol?

To enrol on the programme, please contact us by phone or email — we will get back to you within one working day.

You will need to sign a contract and make payment before you can start the course. If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at: +7 (812) 328-97-71 or email: arsenieva@spbu.ru. 

Type of programme Additional

Duration 1 week

Workload 72 academic hours (36 contact hours)

Type of study Full-time

Document issued SPbU standard certificate

Tuition fee 20,000 rubles

Course schedule June 2025

Language Russian

Address Mendeleevskaya liniya, 5

Contact person Maria Arsenieva

E-mail arsenieva@spbu.ru

Telephone +7 (812) 328-97-71

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