Examine Stalinism as a complex historical, ideological, and cultural phenomenon that crucially shaped Russia's destiny from the twentieth century to the present moment. Consider this phenomenon beyond popular stereotypes (blood-thirsty tyrant; miserable and terrorized population; total propaganda; etc). Only one of the following may be counted: History 386S, Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian Studies 386 (Topic: Stalinism: Ideology & Culture), 386 (Topic 5). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.