Jörg Baberowski

Jörg Baberowski is a Professor of Eastern European History at Humboldt University in Berlin. His research focuses on Russian and Soviet history, with a particular emphasis on political violence and historiography. He has authored numerous books and essays that interrogate the mechanisms of state terror and historical narrative construction in the 20th century.

Awards:

• Leipzig Book Fair Prize (2012) for 'Scorched Earth: Stalin's Reign of Violence'

Baberowski's scholarly work bridges empirical analysis with philosophical reflection, often drawing on existentialist frameworks to interpret historical ruptures. His methodological approach prioritizes archival rigor combined with literary precision in reconstructing historical events.