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Hajime Kaizawa is a Professor at Waseda University within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a Master of Arts from Waseda University and has been affiliated with institutions such as Aichi Shukutoku University, Hokkaido University Slavic Research Center, and The University of Tokyo Graduate School.
- Education: Master of Arts (Waseda University, 1992), Faculty of Literature (Waseda University, 1986)
Research Interests focus on Russian Literature and European Literature, with interdisciplinary explorations of Soviet culture, Mikhail Bakhtin's theories, media history, perception theory, Russian Formalism, and postmodernism. His work bridges literary analysis with cultural studies, examining themes like national identity, gender representation, and the interplay between language and ideology.
Research Trends in his publications include analyses of Russian literary resistance, myth-making in imperial unity, Soviet cultural stagnation, and the methodology of humanities. His recent works explore topics such as nationalization of literature, formalist theories, and post-Stalinist cultural self-representation.
Academic Affiliations include:
- Vice President, Japanese Society of Russian Literature (2017–2021)
- Director, Japan Society of Russian Literature
- Member, Representational Culture Theory Society
- Japan Comparative Literature Association
Grants & Projects include:
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) grants for studies on Russian self-concept, Soviet cultural structures, and literary production from 1870–1930
- Co-led international seminars on Russian culturology
Teaching & Media Contributions span NHK Russian language programs, syllabi on totalitarian culture, and seminars on contemporary Russian art. He has also contributed to public cultural discourse through lectures and radio/tv appearances.
