This is a great basis to earn an “A” grade for this course, since many of these subject matters might be new, and it is essential to demonstrate a willingness to learn new information on subjects that may be unfamiliar. This is also important since learning about the Russian political system will require a significant amount of attention by examining how the Russian political system has evolved and how it interacts with other world powers, and how the Russian people within Russia see their government and place in the world. Lastly being curious about these subject matters is key to driving the desire to learn about these unfamiliar subjects.