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PSCI 353Politics in Russia

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Political Science

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

What explains the successes and failures of democratization in Russia? Students will undertake the comparative study of political processes, institutions, and reforms in Russia, focusing on the dilemmas posed by democratization and authoritarianism.

Prerequisites

  • Students must be in level 2B or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Notes

  • One of PSCI 244, 250, 252, 255, 259, 260, 264 strongly recommended.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

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Fall 2017

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