About
Dr. Ivan Grigoriev is a Lecturer in Russian Politics at King’s Russia Institute, part of the School of Politics & Economics within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King’s College London. His research focuses on judicial politics, business-state relations in Russia, post-Soviet reforms, and constitutional dynamics. He teaches courses such as 7YYR0002, 6YYR0002, and 4YYR0001, and supervises PhD studies on Russian political topics like federalism, elections, and business-state interactions.
Grigoriev’s research interests span constitutional courts under authoritarianism, the structure of Russian society, and international organizations’ roles in post-Soviet governance. His work appears in journals like Post-Soviet Affairs, Russian Politics, and Democratization.
His recent publications analyze topics such as elite dynamics in color revolutions, EU leadership programs in Eurasia, and the role of law clerks in Russia’s Constitutional Court. While no specific awards are mentioned, his contributions were noted at King’s annual awards events in 2024.
Grigoriev’s advising focuses on Russian political phenomena, including authoritarian modernization and labor reforms. His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of institutional adaptations under autocracy.
