: The crisis of the empire and the lead-up to the 1917 revolution. Contemporary Context
: Volobuev emphasizes the development of Russia as a distinct "civilization" with its own unique social, cultural, and political structures. : The crisis of the empire and the
: Unlike traditional Soviet-era models that focused on learning material "by heart," this program encourages students to analyze cause-and-effect relationships and engage with historical debates. : The crisis of the empire and the