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Elena Prokhorova is a Professor in the Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies program at William & Mary's College of Arts & Sciences. She specializes in Soviet and post-Soviet television, visual representations of national identity, and genre and gender theory.
Her research centers on the cultural and ideological dimensions of media in the Soviet and post-Soviet space. She explores how television has shaped national identity and gender roles, particularly through genre frameworks. Her work bridges literary studies, media studies, and cultural theory, with a focus on 20th and 21st century Russia.
She teaches courses in Russian language, 19th and 20th century Russian literature, media under communism, and contemporary Russian television. Her pedagogical approach integrates critical theory with cultural analysis.
While no specific publications or awards are listed in the provided text, her scholarly focus suggests sustained engagement with media history and cultural representation in Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
She advises students in the Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies program and contributes to interdisciplinary scholarship within Global Studies. Her work supports broader understanding of media’s role in ideological formation and national narratives.
She is affiliated with the Department of Global Studies and participates in the academic life of the College of Arts & Sciences, contributing to interdisciplinary research and teaching initiatives.
