RJ1025 History of Russia 1

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Olga Bobrzyková (lecturer)
Mgr. Anastasija Sokolova, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Simona Koryčánková, Ph.D.
Department of Russian Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Helena Rytířová
Supplier department: Department of Russian Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
RJ1025/Kombi01: Fri 27. 9. 8:00–9:50 učebna 4, Fri 25. 10. 8:00–9:50 učebna 4, Fri 29. 11. 8:00–9:50 učebna 4, O. Bobrzyková
RJ1025/Prez01: Mon 10:00–10:50 učebna 37, O. Bobrzyková
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The subject emphasizes the understanding of Russian history in a European context. Great weight is given to the introduction of not-yet-familiar knowledge and facts, to the current interpretation of Russian history. Chronological process from the earliest times of the Eastern Slavs, the formation of the first state formation of Kievan Rus, the adoption of the Christianity of the Rurik dynasties, over the feudal falsities and raids of the nomads, the epoch of the formation of the united Moscow State, the overthrow of the Tatar and Mongolian yoke to the first Russian tsars and the arrival of Romanov dynasty.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to interpret the history of Russia on the chronological axis from the earliest times of Eastern Slavs, the formation of the first state formation of Kyiv Russia, the adoption of the Christianity of the Rjurikov's dynasties, the feudal falsity and the raids of the nomads, the epoch of molding the united state of the state, the overthrow of Tatar and Mongolian yoke to the first Russian carriages and the arrival of the Romanovs in the European context.
Syllabus
  • Lecture content
  • 1. The emergence of the first Russian state, the period of Kyiv Russian. Prince Vladimir Svjatoslav, accepting Christianity in Russia. 2. The period of the greatest boom of Kievan Russia. Jaroslav Moudry, Vladimir Monomach, system of early feudal relations, foreign policy, Russian relations with   Byzantium, fight against nomads, culture. 3. Russia in a period of feudal fragmentation. Novgorod and Pskov. 4. Fighting Russia with external enemies in the 13th century. Fighting the Swedes and the Order of German Knights. Alexander Nevsky, a battle at Neva and at Lake of the People, the emergence of the state of Tatar and the Mongols, the battle of Kalca. 5. Fighting Russia with external enemies in the 14th and 15th centuries. Tartar raids, the Russians, Zlatá Horda, culture. 6. The emergence of a unified state. The Moscow Principality. Importance of Moscow for the unification of the country, Ivan Kalita, Dmitry Donsky, Kulikov battle. 7. The Moscow State. Ivan III., The process of definitive unification of the Russian lands, the overthrow of the Tatar yoke. 8. Russia in the 16th. century. Ivan IV., Boris Godunov, culture. 9. Russia at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries. The situation in the country after the death of Ivan IV., Vasily Sujski, Boris Godunov, a period of confusion. Lizards. 10. Russia in the 17th. / 18th century. Internal and foreign policy, the first Romanovs on the Tsar's throne, the split in the Church, the connection of Ukraine to Russia. 11. Russia for Peter I. The government of Peter I., foreign and internal politics, culture. 12. Russia for Peter I. Reforms of Peter I., Russia and Europe.
  • Content of seminars
  • 1. The origin of Kyiv Russia (Varjagov and first princes Oleg, Igor, Olga and Svjatoslav). Kyiv Russian and the Byzantine Empire. 2. High Peak of Kyiv Russians (the government of Jaroslav Moudrje, the dissolution of the Kyiv Russians (Prince Vladimir Monomach), the culture of the KR 3. The period of feudal fragmentation, Novgorod Veliký, Alexandr Nevsky, Vladimiro - Suzdal and Gallicko - the Volynian principality. Tataro - Mongolian yoke and its consequences for the Russians, the Golden Horde in the 13th - 15th centuries 5. The Moscow Principality, the struggle for independence, the Battle of Kulikov The end of the Russian dependence on the Golden Horde, Ivan III. Russia's reunification 6. Moschevsk Rus, predecessor Ivan IV., Government of Ivan IV., His reform, oparičnina 7. The end of the rule of Ivan IV., The main features of internal and external politics, the government of Fjodor I., Boris Godunov 8. Russia at the turn 16th and 17th centuries Smuta Ljedmitri I. and Ljedmitri II 9. The government of the first Romanovce Michal I., the counselors and assistants of Michael I., Alexei I, the attachment of Ukraine, Bohdan Khmelnicky 10. The Orthodox Church and Patriarch Nikon. Church 11. Petr I., family circumstances, childhood and ascension to the throne, great message across Europe, window to Europe. 12. Reforms of Peter I. in Economy, Government, Military. Foreign Policy of Peter I, Northern War. Cultural transformations for Peter I., development of science and technology.
Literature
    required literature
  • ŠVANKMAJER, Milan. Dějiny Ruska. 4. rozšíř. vyd. Praha: Lidové noviny, 2004, 574 s. ISBN 8071066583. info
    recommended literature
  • ŠPIDLÍK, Tomáš. Ignác z Loyoly a spiritualita Východu : (průvodce knihou Duchovních cvičení svatého Ignáce z Loyoly). Translated by Josef Čunek. Vyd. 1. Velehrad: Refugium Velehrad-Roma, 2001, 171 s. ISBN 8086045676. info
  • ŠPIDLÍK, Tomáš. Ignác z Loyoly a spiritualita Východu :(průvodce knihou Duchovních cvičení svatého Ignáce z Loyoly). Translated by Josef Čunek. Vyd. 1. Velehrad: Refugium Velehrad-Roma, 2001, 171 s. ISBN 80-86045-67-6. info
  • SOCHROVÁ, Marie. Dějepis v kostce. Vyd. 1. Havlíčkův Brod: Fragment, 1997, 159 s. ISBN 8072000942. info
  • ŠPIDLÍK, Tomáš. Ruská idea : jiný pohled na člověka. Translated by Juvenál Antonín Valíček. Vyd. 1. Velehrad: Refugium Velehrad-Roma, 1996, 414 s. ISBN 8086045021. info
  • VURM, Bohumil. Tajné dějiny Evropy. Vyd. 1. Praha: Bohemia, 1996, 255 s. ISBN 8085803216. info
  • DORAZIL, Otakar. Světové dějiny v kostce : historická příručka. Vimperk: Papyrus, 1992, 502 s. ISBN 8090111114. info
Teaching methods
Lecture. Seminar. Discussion. Presentation.
Assessment methods
Homework, PPT presentations, final written test and follow-up oral discussion. The condition for admission to the oral debate is successful completion of a written test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: v kombinovaném studiu 12+12 hodin.
Teacher's information
Outputs Students: - acquire the necessary historical terminology, - get acquainted with the history of Russia from the time of Kievan Rus until the reign of Peter I, - understand the peculiarities of the history of the Russian state, - Expands vocabulary.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, autumn 2020.
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