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Dr. Miriam Dobson is a Professor of Modern History at the University of Sheffield, affiliated with the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities. She specializes in Soviet history, focusing on post-war Russia and Ukraine, with particular emphasis on social and cultural dynamics, religious communities, and the legacy of Stalinism. Her work includes studies on Gulag returnees, Baptist and Pentecostal communities under Soviet atheism, and Cold War-era religious dissent. She has held significant roles such as Widening Participation Officer and served on various academic committees.
Education: MA (Cantab.), MA, PhD (London). Research highlights include the Vucinich Book Prize-winning monograph Khrushchev's Cold Summer and her AHRC-funded project on Soviet Protestant communities. Current projects include a collaboration on 'The 101st kilometre' exploring banishment and spatial control in the USSR.
Research interests span Soviet social history, religious history, and the intersection of state policy with everyday life. Her articles address topics like Cold War religious dynamics, gender roles in Soviet communities, and the cultural impact of de-Stalinization. She has supervised numerous PhD students, including Scott Lishak and Mirjam Galley, and contributes to public engagement through blogs and lectures.
Scientific Awards: 2010 Wayne S. Vucinich Book Prize. Grants and fellowships include the Scouloudi History Research Fellowship and AHRC funding for her Protestant communities project.
