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Dmitry Bykov is a Russian poet, journalist, and professor currently serving as the inaugural Scholar in Exile in the Humanities Center at the University of Rochester. He teaches courses in Russian culture, current events, and world literature within the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures. His academic work intersects with his activism as a prominent critic of the Putin regime, including surviving a suspected FSB poisoning in 2019 and fleeing Russia before the 2022 Ukraine invasion. Before joining Rochester, he taught at Cornell through the Open Society University Network's Threatened Scholars program.
His research interests focus on Russian cultural history, political dissent, and the intersection of literature with societal power structures. This semester, he is teaching 'Hard Labor, Exile, Prison: The Culture of Incarceration in Russia' and 'Nikolai Gogol and the Creation of Ukrainian Literature.' In April 2024, he delivered a public lecture titled 'The Ideology, Myths and Rituals of the Russian Deep State,' analyzing the enduring influence of Russia's secret police institutions.
Bykov's over 70 authored works include novels, poetry, and literary criticism, reflecting his commitment to preserving intellectual freedom amid political repression. His academic contributions are framed by his experiences as a persecuted writer and exile, offering unique insights into Russian cultural and political dynamics.
