Krzysztof Ruchniewicz

Krzysztof Ruchniewicz is a Professor of Modern History at the Faculty of Historical and Pedagogical Sciences, University of Wrocław. He is a historian, photographer (@blogifotografia), blogger (@blogihistoria), and podcaster (@2hist1mikr), known for his work on historical memory, Polish-German relations, and European integration.

• Senator of the University of Wrocław (2020–present)
• Director of the Willy Brandt Center for German and European Studies (past role)
• Member of the Disciplinary Councils

Research Interests: Focus on 20th-century Polish-German relations, historical politics, Public History, Visual History, and international textbook research. His outreach efforts include a blog (blogihistoria), photography documenting historical monuments, and podcasts.

Key Contributions: Advocated for the commemoration of Polish victims of Nazi Germany in Berlin, emphasizing the ethical necessity of addressing historical crimes in German society. Maintains a personal website with photo books and multimedia projects reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to history.