Leonid Trofimov

Leonid Trofimov serves as Senior Lecturer in the History Department at Bentley University, specializing in Russia's international relations and revolutionary history. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2004) and undergraduate studies at Novosibirsk State University.

Dr. Trofimov's research centers on Russia's global interactions, particularly examining Soviet media coverage of the Nuremberg Trials and the worldwide impact of the Russian Revolution. His scholarly contributions include:

• Co-authorship of a book analyzing the global consequences of the 1917 Revolution
• Editorship of primary document collections on Russia during war and revolution
• Contributions to the ABC-CLIO World History Database and Hackett Publishers' Blog
• Ongoing research into revolutionary mythmaking mechanisms

His current book project investigates the foundational myths that shaped the Russian Revolution, continuing his exploration of historical narrative construction. Professional activities extend to consulting for corporations engaged in business development across former Soviet states, leveraging his regional expertise for corporate relocation strategies.