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Kevin O'Connor is a Professor of History at Gonzaga University since 2004. He specializes in Russian history, teaching courses on Soviet history, Soviet film, and Nazi Germany. His research focuses on the Baltic states, Soviet culture, and 20th-century European history.
Education:
- PhD in History, Ohio University, 2000
- M.A. in History, University at Albany, 1993
- B.A. in Political Science, University at Albany, 1989
His work bridges academic research and accessible teaching, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between political ideologies and cultural expressions in Eastern Europe. He has authored foundational texts on Baltic history and Soviet-era nationalism, often integrating interdisciplinary methodologies.
Publication Trends: His publications from 2003 to 2019 reflect a sustained focus on Baltic state histories, Soviet cultural dynamics, and Cold War legacies. The updated 2015 edition of The History of the Baltic States demonstrates evolving scholarship in the field, while The House of Hemp and Butter (2019) explores Riga's urban and economic history.
Personal Interests: Dr. O'Connor's eclectic hobbies include film, international travel, disc golf, Sasquatch sightings, full-contact wiffleball, building trebuchets, and Falkland War reenactments.
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