Roman Abramov

Roman Abramov is a Professor and Deputy Department Head at HSE University since 2002, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Sociology, and Department for Social Institutions Analysis. He also serves as a Leading Research Fellow at the International Laboratory for Social Integration Research.

• Doctor of Sciences (2018, RAS Institute of Sociology)
• Candidate of Sciences/PhD (2001, Institute of Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences)
• Master's (2000, Moscow Higher School of Social and Economic Sciences)
• Master's (1999, Institute of Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences)
• Degree (1997, Penza Civil Engineering Institute)

His research focuses on the sociology of professions, sociological theory, education, and urban sociology. Recent work explores memory studies, professional ethics, and museumification of Soviet heritage.

Key article trends include analyzing professional identities in post-socialist contexts, management techniques during the Soviet era, and nostalgic cultural practices through museums and fashion. His sub-fields span gender studies, urban surveillance, and ideological frameworks in academic and cultural settings.

• Best Teacher (2025, 2020)
• Winner, HSE University Best Russian Research Paper Competition (2021)
• Youth Faculty Support Programme 'Future Professoriate' (2010–2011)

Abramov advises doctoral students and contributes to academic discourse through conferences (e.g., European Sociological Association, Grushin Conference) and editorial roles (e.g., Editorial Board of INTERaction. INTERview. INTERpretation).