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Kathleen E. Smith is a Teaching Professor and Associate Director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies (CERES) at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Her research focuses on memory politics, legal reform, and civil society in Russia and the post-Soviet space. She holds a Ph.D. in Government from the University of California, Berkeley, alongside M.A. and B.A. degrees in Political Science from UC Berkeley and Amherst College.
Her work examines how historical narratives shape contemporary Russian politics, including studies on Stalinist repression, Putin-era commemorative practices, and the interplay between law and societal change. She has authored key publications such as Moscow 1956: The Silenced Spring and Mythmaking in the New Russia, exploring themes of collective memory, state symbolism, and political dissent.
Smith's recent scholarship analyzes Putin's memory policies, legal frameworks governing education, and the role of grassroots activism in challenging authoritarian narratives. She has contributed to debates on Soviet and post-Soviet history through reviews of major works like William Taubman's biography of Gorbachev and studies of Gulag survivor testimonies. Her research bridges political science and cultural history, emphasizing the lived experiences of ordinary citizens under repressive regimes.
While not explicitly listed, her academic contributions span teaching, research leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration within Georgetown's CERES. She is fluent in Russian and Spanish, enhancing her ability to engage with primary sources and regional networks.
