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Maxim Matusevich is a Professor and Department Chair of History at Seton Hall University, specializing in African History, Soviet History, and Cold War Studies. He holds a PhD from the University of Illinois (2001) and has directed the university’s Russian and East European Studies program, supervising numerous study abroad programs to Nigeria and Russia. His research examines Soviet-African interactions, African-American engagements with the USSR, and Cold War dynamics. Notable fellowships include the Fulbright Fellowship in Russia, and visiting scholar positions at Harvard University, the Woodrow Wilson Center, and NYU’s Jordan Center.
Matusevich’s publications explore themes such as Soviet anti-racism, Nigerian-Soviet diplomacy, and the legacy of the Russian Revolution in global contexts. His recent work analyzes African perspectives on the Ukraine War and Angela Davis’s ties to Soviet ideals. He is a 2022 College of Arts and Sciences Faculty of the Year and has contributed essays and fiction to literary journals like *The Kenyon Review* and *New England Review*. His consulting work on documentaries further bridges academic research with public engagement.
- Education: PhD in History, University of Illinois (2001)
- Awards: Fulbright Fellowship, Woodrow Wilson Center Research Fellowship, 2022 Faculty of the Year
- Research Themes: Soviet-African relations, Cold War ideologies, postcolonial identity, and transnational racial politics
- Projects: Directed study abroad programs, consulted on documentaries, and published 18+ peer-reviewed articles since 2017
Matusevich’s work spans academic and creative writing, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship and global historical narratives.
