Jules Sergei Fediunin

Jules Sergei Fediunin is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Comparative Cultural Studies (ILOS), University of Oslo. His academic trajectory includes postdoctoral research at CESPRA, École des hautes études en sciences sociales (Paris) and a PhD in Political Science from INALCO, Paris. His work focuses on Russian politics, nationalism, and ethnic conflict, particularly exploring the interplay between war, nationalism, and population politics in contemporary Russia through his WARDEM project.

• Positions: Marie Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellow (2024-), Postdoctoral Researcher (2022-2024), Teaching and Research Assistant (2021-2022).
• Education: PhD in Political Science (INALCO, 2021), French Government scholarships (2013-2015).

Research interests span Area Studies, nationalism, and political ideology. His publications analyze Russia’s civic nation-building efforts, nativism, and the political uses of extremism. Notable awards include the Fondation des Treilles Prize (2024) and the Raymond Aron Prize (2023).

Publications highlight debates over Russian identity, constitutional revisions, and the role of social sciences in shaping national narratives. His work bridges comparative politics and critical theory, addressing contemporary challenges in Russian and European political landscapes.