Lisa Gaufman

Lisa Gaufman is an Assistant Professor of Russian Discourse and Politics at the University of Groningen. Her work bridges critical analysis of Russian political narratives, US foreign policy, and media studies. She has authored two books: Everyday Foreign Policy: Performing and Consuming the Russian Nation after Crimea (2023) and The Trump Carnival: Populism, Transgression and the Far Right (2024).

• Research Focus: Nationalism, political identity, disinformation, and the intersection of media with geopolitical events.
• Notable Articles: Explores kefir as a symbol of probiotic disinformation, carnival theory in Trump's rhetoric, Kamala Harris' representation, Soviet ethnicity policies, and Russian historical textbooks.

Academic Contributions: Analyzes Russian neo-Nazi groups, media normalization of extremism, and the performative aspects of foreign policy. Her blog posts highlight connections between cultural artifacts (e.g., films, literature) and political dynamics.