RUSS-2471 (3) Women in Russian Culture: From Folklore to the Nineteenth Century

Explores the changing role and cultural images of women as reflected in Russian folklore, documents, costumes, icons, paintings, and literature from medieval times to 19th c. Introduces female characters such as princesses and tsarinas, rebellious wives and pious Christians, Amazons and terrorists. Focuses on the way women have transgressed boundaries of patriarchy and secured powerful positions. Taught in English. Approved for GT-AH2. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.