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Denis Kozlov is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Dalhousie University, specializing in modern Russian and Soviet history. His academic journey includes a BA from Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University, an MA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a PhD from the University of Toronto. He holds appointments within Dalhousie's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and maintains an active research profile focused on cultural and intellectual transformations in the Soviet Union.
His educational background reflects deep engagement with Russian studies:
- BA: Herzen Russian State Pedagogical University
- MA: University of Massachusetts Amherst
- PhD: University of Toronto
Kozlov's research centers on Soviet cultural and intellectual history during the post-Stalin era (1953-1991), with particular emphasis on memory practices, reading audiences, and migration. His work examines how Soviet citizens processed historical trauma through literature and media, especially during the Thaw period, and explores transnational migrations from the USSR in the 1970s-1980s. He investigates intersections between literature, society, and historical consciousness, revealing how cultural production shaped Soviet identity and social change.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows consistent focus on Soviet cultural history, with dominant themes including reading practices during de-Stalinization, migration as political expression, and memory politics. His methodology combines archival research with cultural analysis, increasingly incorporating transnational perspectives in recent works on Soviet Jewish migration and Eastern European identity.
His scholarly recognition includes significant awards:
- SSHRC Insight Grant (2019-2024)
- Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship at Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2010-2011)
- Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellowships (2008-09)
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Teaching Award (2014-2015)
Kozlov actively supervises graduate research in Soviet history while securing major grants including SSHRC and NEH funding. His teaching spans introductory surveys to advanced seminars on Soviet Russia and comparative cultural history, with recent courses including HIST 2021F (Soviet Russia) and HIST 3088F (History & Memory Russia and West) for 2024-2025.
While no dedicated research labs are mentioned, his collaborative projects like the NEH-funded conference "The Thaw: Soviet Society and Culture during the 1950s and 1960s" demonstrate his role in building scholarly networks. Current work focuses on Soviet migration patterns and their ideological implications.
