Folk beliefs and folk tales are a rich and enduring component of Russian culture. This online course will introduce students to a wide selection of Russian folk and fairy tales, and will examine the cultural, social and political values they reflect. We will examine the continuing cultural influence of fairytales and folk beliefs in literature, music and film, as well as in the political propaganda of the 20th century. This course fulfills the core requirement for “Literature and the Arts.” Course offered in summer "A" session.