Kevin M. Kain

Kevin M. Kain is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Humanities at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. He specializes in Russian cultural, religious, and visual history, with a focus on Orthodox Christianity and print cultures. His scholarly contributions include co-editing three volumes and authoring over twenty book chapters and journal articles.

• Education: BA (UNC Wilmington, 1990), MA (Appalachian State, 1995), PhD (Western Michigan, 2004)
• Teaching: Online courses in Foundations of Western Culture, Introduction to the Humanities, and Eurasian Frontiers

Kain's research explores the intersection of Orthodox religious practices, visual representation, and political legitimacy in early modern Russia. His recent work analyzes Soviet antireligious propaganda and digital reconstructions of historical sites.

Scientific awards include the 2021 UW-Green Bay Founders Award for Excellence in Scholarship and participation in a $1.45 million European Research Council Grant (2022-226). He has secured grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Kennan Institute, and Fulbright-Hays programs.

He collaborates with technologist Luke Konkol on digital projects, including a virtual heritage installation at the Museum of Russian Icons (2022). His grants and research emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to Russian historical and cultural studies.