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Jay Bergman is a Professor of History at Central Connecticut State University, where he has taught since 1990. His academic career spans institutions including Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Miami, and Albright College. Dr. Bergman holds a Ph.D. (1977), M.Phil (1973), M.A. (1972), and B.A. magna cum laude from Yale and Brandeis Universities, respectively.
- Education: B.A. (Brandeis, 1970), M.A./M.Phil./Ph.D. (Yale, 1972/1973/1977)
- Academic Roles: President, Connecticut Affiliate of National Association of Scholars; Board Member, American Alliance for Equal Rights; Former U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Advisory Committee member (2009-2013)
Dr. Bergman's research focuses on modern Russian and European history, intellectual history, and the intersection of political thought with revolutionary movements. His publications analyze Soviet dissident perspectives, historical memory, and comparative revolutionary traditions.
- Key Themes: Soviet political culture, French Revolution influence, Trotskyist historiography, dissident use of Orwell's 1984, and Russian intelligentsia legacy
- Recent Trends: Analysis of Sakharov's thought, Cold War ideological debates, and cross-national revolutionary symbolism
Scientific Awards:
- Alternate Selection of the History Book Club (2009)
Dr. Bergman has contributed to public discourse through interviews in Harper's Magazine, broadcasts on Radio Liberty/Radio Free Europe, and op-eds in major publications including The Jerusalem Post, Washington Times, and Hartford Courant. He participates in international symposia on Russian history.
