Russia-Ukraine: Forward to the Past (Zoom ONLY)
Dates: January 20 - March 3, 2026
Meets: Tu from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: ZOOM OLLI
Cost: $0.00
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Please note: this course requires membership in 2025-26 WINTER OLLI Unlimited Courses or 2025-26 OLLI All-Inclusive (Annual Membership + Unlimited Fall, Winter & Spring Courses) or 2025-26 OLLI WINTER Single Course Only or 2025-26 OLLI All-Inclusive Plus (Annual Membership + Unlimited Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer)
Russia-Ukraine: Forward to the Past
Instructor: Jay West
Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Zoom Only | Jan 20 – Mar 3, 2026
This course examines the historical and geopolitical roots of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, exploring how past events shape the present and influence the future. Through an analysis of political dynamics, historical narratives, and global responses, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing crisis. Discussions will address key moments in Russian and Ukrainian history, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the complex relationship between these two nations. By drawing connections between past and present, the course provides insight into the broader implications of the conflict on global affairs.
About the Instructor:
Jay West holds a Ph.D. in Russian History from Princeton University and has over 39 years of teaching experience at Trinity College and Middlebury College. He is a frequent instructor for OLLI programs, offering in-depth courses on Russian and European history.
Instructor: Jay West
Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Zoom Only | Jan 20 – Mar 3, 2026
This course examines the historical and geopolitical roots of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, exploring how past events shape the present and influence the future. Through an analysis of political dynamics, historical narratives, and global responses, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing crisis. Discussions will address key moments in Russian and Ukrainian history, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the complex relationship between these two nations. By drawing connections between past and present, the course provides insight into the broader implications of the conflict on global affairs.
About the Instructor:
Jay West holds a Ph.D. in Russian History from Princeton University and has over 39 years of teaching experience at Trinity College and Middlebury College. He is a frequent instructor for OLLI programs, offering in-depth courses on Russian and European history.
| Fee: | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 10.50 |
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| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 10:30 AM | ZOOM OLLI |
| 01/27/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 10:30 AM | ZOOM OLLI |
| 02/03/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 10:30 AM | ZOOM OLLI |
| 02/10/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 10:30 AM | ZOOM OLLI |
| 02/17/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 10:30 AM | ZOOM OLLI |
| 02/24/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 10:30 AM | ZOOM OLLI |
| 03/03/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 10:30 AM | ZOOM OLLI |
