The aim of the course is to analyze and recognize the concept of Eurasia as a geographical and political region. The course also aims at analyzing the political, economic and historical relations among the Eurasian states. The course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the study of Soviet and Post-Soviet Russian and Eurasian politics.

The course focuses on Eurasianism—shaped in Russia since the 18th century—as a framework for better understanding the post-Soviet Eurasian geography. In this context, it offers a comprehensive examination of Russian political history from the Tsarist era to the present day, including the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, the Russian Federation, and the Putin era. It aims to establish connections between the concept of Eurasianism and both domestic and foreign political developments. Special attention is given to the post-Soviet period, particularly the political relations between the Turkic Republics of Central Asia and Russia, as well as the evolving political relations between Russia and Tükiye.