Course on Russian Cities

[robinso at STOLAF.EDU]

Hi, Ben,
One thing you might consider is the concept of "anytown" that was quite 
prevalent both during the 19 and 20th centuries.  I'm thinking of  Gogol's
"Inspector General" and other works.  You might check out films  like
"Gorod Zero" that draw on universal features of provincial towns. Sounds
like a fun course,
Marc Robinson
St. Olaf College


Benjamin Rifkin wrote:
> Dear SEELANGers:
> I am preparing a course about Russian cities. The course will be taught
on
> two levels, in English translation for lower-level students and in
Russian
> for upper-level students.
> I would like to include readings in both fiction and non-fiction as well
as
> films.  I have plenty of material for Moscow and St. Petersburg, but
would
> be eager to hear your suggestions for readings or films about the cities
of
> the Golden Ring, Novgorod, Nizhnii Novgorod, Ekaterinburg, Samara,
Saratov,
> Sochi,Volgograd, Murmansk, Arkhangel'sk, Petrozavodsk, Rostov-na-Donu,
Novosibirsk, Chelyabinsk, Ufa, Briansk, Tomsk, Irkutsk, Khabarovsk,
Vladivostok, Nakhodka, and or any other cities of interest.
> Topics of interest within the study of the city in Russia include:
Geography / location
> History (incl name changes)
> Demographic Trends
> Cultural and Historical Landmarks
> Social relations (including crime)
> Ethnography
> Industry / Energy / Economy / Trade (both domestic and international)
Environment and Environmental Concerns / Problems
> Problems / Challenges
> Resources
> There are many other topics that could be considered, of course, but
this is
> a one-semester course and there are many cities to take up.
> This course will be cross-listed with Geography & Urban Studies. With
thanks to all,
> Ben Rifkin
>

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