Course detail: The Russian Revolution

This class will explore the historical circumstances leading to the tumultuous decline and fall of the Tsarist Regime, and the eventual seizure of the Russian government by the Bolsheviks under Vladmir Lenin. Situating the revolution in historical context, classes will explore the politics and circumstances of the Russian state, the revolutionary ideas of Lenin, and finally, how the first communist state emerged amidst a world in conflict.


Instructor Bio: Aaron Margolis received his doctorate in history from the University of Texas at El Paso where he concentrated on Latin American and borderlands history. He is currently an associate professor of history at Kansas City Kansas Community College.


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Course pre-requisites
(required) Osher Membership Fee

 Session Information: OC27334H

Schedule: Every week on Thursday, starting on 11/05/26 and ending on 11/19/26
Times: 06:30pm-08:30pm CST

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Aaron Margolis

Facility Detail

Edwards Campus
KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall & Online
12610 Quivira Rd.
Overland Park, KS 66213

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $5.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.