Surveys the development of American-Russian cultural relations from the second half of the 18th century to the present. Examines the character and significance of Russian-American relations in social, intellectual, artistic, and other spheres from a comparative perspective. Taught in English. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context or U.S. context. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).