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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Block 1:Political Institutions and Political Change in Russia (3 lectures, 3 seminars - 12 hours) - Parliamentarism, federalism and electoral politics (2 lectures, 2 seminars), - Russian anti-corruption reforms (1 lecture, 1 seminar). Block 2:Civil Society in Russia (3 lectures, 3 seminars - 12 hours) - Establishment and development of civil society in Russia (1 lecture) - Repressive instruments and practices against NGOs and civic activists (1 lecture, 2 seminars) - Civic participation in anti-corruption policy (1 lecture and 1 seminar)
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
- Homework for Teaching
- 2 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The strengthening of the authoritarian regime in Hungary under Viktor Orbán and similar trends in Slovakia after the 2024 elections highlight the challenges that civil society and democratic institutions face today. Contemporary Russia is a 'perfect' example of an emerging autocracy that needs to be studied in order not to repeat its mistakes. During the course we will examine the development of political institutions and civil society in contemporary Russia. Students will become familiar with the mechanisms of parliamentarism, federalism and electoral politics, anti-corruption reforms and their effectiveness, as well as the methods of the state's struggle against civil society (e.g. the return of forced psychiatric treatment, the murder of detainees, denunciations or the increase in prosecutions for "treason"). The course includes 6 lectures and 6 seminars. The final attestation takes the form of a colloquium. Students will receive a list of questions in advance and will be questioned individually on the topics studied. The course is taught in Russian by: Alyona Vandysheva is the coordinator of anti-corruption education at Transparency International Russia and the University Transparency Lab. Organiser, presenter and speaker of more than 200 anti-corruption events. Author of more than 30 publications on sustainable development, good governance and anti-corruption strategies. Participant and leader of a number of research and socially important anti-corruption projects. Author and developer of dozens of anti-corruption and legal courses. International expert on gender aspects of anti-corruption. Teaching experience of 19 years. Alexander Vereshchagin - researcher of Russian parliamentarism, anti-corruption investigator, political activist and local politician with experience in organising and participating in protests, election campaigns and political performances. Elena Skvortsova is a staff member of the media human rights project Pervyj Otdel. She searches for unknown political prisoners and provides public and material support for them in detention. Specialises in criminal cases under articles on "state treason", "espionage", "confidential cooperation with a foreign state". In 2021 it was included in the register of "foreign agents".
Students will gain an overview of political developments in contemporary Russia, the formation and present-day Russian civil society, as well as the historical background of the current regime headed by V. Putin.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of Russian language at B2 level.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Dialog
attendance at lectures with a maximum number of absences per semester of 2 weeks active participation in discussions
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Recommended literature
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