Course overview

This course will aim to explore the lives of some extraordinary Russian women and their contributions to World History and Culture through various mediums. The women mentioned is this course not only contributed heavily to Russian history and culture but also the world.

Course description

The course with a native Russian tutor introduces remarkable Russian women who made considerable contributions to Russian and World History and Culture. You will discover new names and unveil mysteries about some familiar historical figures. A ballet dancer inspired Picasso to revamp his style. A feminist turned into a diplomat after falling out with Lenin. A ‘Kremlin Princess’ caused a scandal by defecting to the West. An opera diva rescued Solzhenitsyn and befriended Benjamin Britten. Their extraordinary lives, affected by different historical and political contexts, were full of hardships and pleasures, excitement and bewildering twists. The course is supplemented with audio and video materials, a reading list and handouts with interactive tasks.

What financial support is available?

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What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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