About
I am a UCIS/REES postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pittsburgh. I also host the podcast New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies. I received my PhD in History at UCLA. My dissertation, We Shall Refashion Life on Earth! The Political Culture of the Young Communist League, 1918-1928 (2009), examines the formation of young communist identity in NEP Russia. My current project addresses the concept of race in 19th and 20th century Russia. In addition to Russia, my interests include youth movements and culture, social and cultural theory, Marxism, social history, left and right wing radicalism, and political movements.
The eXile Articles:
Nemtsov’s White Paper: Bombshell or Dud?
The Myth of the Democratic Model
The Pajamas Media Articles:
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Cold War II
Russia’s New President … ‘Putvedev’?
The Short Happy Life of a Russian Anti-Corruption Investigator
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Hi, I was writing a paper, and was wondering if you could perhaps offer some help. I haven’t started yet, but I’d like to write an OpEd-style piece about Russia’s growing middle class. There’s a prolific amount of information out there, and I’m not sure where I should begin. Might you know of a source of information to use or a person to talk to that could aid me? Thank you.
I’ve read your article “Why haven’t the 2011 protests hit Russia?” 10mins ago… and must thank you for delivered fun
I’m russian, software engeneer, live in Moscow, probably “middle class”… The funny thing is – you think you got something about Russia – but you didn’t…
Hey Sean, Iam russian doing website for expats and tourists about Russia, i did’t find contact form so write you here. I would like to make an interview with you for my website. Is it possible?
Dear Sean,
I am working with the author of a new book on Russia, The Oligarchs: Money and Power in Capitalist Russia by Claes Ericson. I’d like to offer you a free review copy, and hope you might review the book and / or feature the author on your blog. Claes is available directly and would be very interested to speak to you and your audience.
Here is a link to the book on Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/6menw8p
I can also send along book summary information if you would consider supplying me with your direct contact information. Of course, I am here should you have questions or do indeed want to read Claes’s book.
Thank you,
Anna
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