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Maksim Markelov is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Russian and East European Studies, University of Manchester. He completed his PhD in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Linguistics, Media/Communication Studies, and Russian and East European Studies, supervised by Professors Stephen Hutchings and Vera Tolz. His work combines quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze linguistic practices of Russian state-sponsored 'trolls' in evolving geopolitical contexts, including Crimea annexation and the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Education:
- Master of Arts (University of Manchester, 2018)
- Bachelor of Laws (University of Manchester, 2016)
Specializing in computational linguistics, discourse analysis, and digital authoritarianism, Maksim holds expertise in analyzing Russian trolling strategies through large language models, translation studies, and geopolitical discourse. His recent activities include research associate roles on projects like 'Strategic Interference' and 'Evolution of Russia's State-Sponsored Trolling.'
His publications focus on social media manipulation tactics during the pandemic and geopolitical framing on Twitter/X. Maksim's research has been recognized with the Highly Prestigious SALC PhD Studentship (2021) and a Poster Competition Prize (2024). He is actively involved in teaching, research coordination, and public engagement, including media contributions on digital propaganda techniques.
