RUSS 4481: Rogues to Revolutionaries: Russian Rebels, Past and Present (Fall 2015; T/TH 3:30-4:45) As the ongoing political turmoil in Russia demonstrates, it is a nation often characterized by political autocracy, as well as a unique tradition of dissent and opposition. This course traces the social and intellectual histories of rebellion across Russian culture, from its medieval roots to present, through historical documents and cultural texts, including literature, film and the visual arts. Contact: thomas.roberts@colorado.edu