Russian History, Politics

With a B.A. in international studies with a concentration on Russia and Eastern Europe, I'm a little biased when it comes to the history, politics and current events of Russia, but I digress. Russia has a rich, mysterious and contradictory history and culture, particularly when viewed through an American lens. There is much more to Russia than vodka, the Cold War, tsars and communism, although each plays an important role. As the "doorway" to Asia, Russia sits uniquely, with borders stretching from Europe to Asia, and people that are as diverse and complex as the land itself. Politically speaking, even with the breakup of the Soviet Union, the West can only ignore Russia at its own risk. Bucknell has a website that can really get you moving if Russia piques your interest...

http://www.departments.bucknell.edu/russian/history.html