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Some Reflections On The Russian Revolution

We expect to focus on issues of cognitive dissonance in the early years after the Russian Revolution: the impotence of democratic reformism when an old regime disintegrates; the grinding of revolutionary ideals by the realities of civil war and economic collapse; and the heroism of revolutionary optimism in the face of savage resistance. Discussion with three important films during the five week session.

$45 – $65