Jeffrey Rossman

Jeffrey Rossman is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia, affiliated with the Department of History and serving as Director of the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. His work bridges historical analysis with cultural and literary studies, focusing on Russia/USSR, Modern Europe, Communism, Genocide, Espionage, and Jewish Cultural Studies.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1997
  • A.B., Harvard University, 1989

His research explores worker resistance under Stalin, the intersection of Jewish identity and German literature, and the role of translation in cultural exchange. He has authored key works on Soviet labor movements and Holocaust memory, blending historical narratives with literary theory.

Jeffrey’s recent publications and Google Scholar contributions highlight trends in 20th-century European history, Yiddish-German literary dynamics, and translation as a tool for identity formation. His work spans comparative literature, cultural memory, and diaspora studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

• Scientific Awards:
  • ACLS Collaborative Research Fellowship (2013-15)
  • Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Research Grant (2013-15)
  • Multiple grants from the University of Virginia’s College of Arts & Sciences and Faculty Summer Research Grant program
  • Fulbright-Hays and IREX fellowships for international research

As an educator, Rossman has taught courses such as Genocide: A Global History and Stalinism, mentoring students in historical and literary analysis. His lab, the Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, fosters research on Soviet history, Jewish cultural studies, and transnational literary exchange.