معرفی
Prof. Dr. Nikola Zezov is a Full Professor at the Institute of History within the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, Macedonia. He has been employed there since March 15, 2002, teaching courses on Macedonian history, contemporary history, and methodology. From 2009 to 2013, he served as Vice Dean for Teaching at the Faculty of Philosophy.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from the Institute of History (1995)
- Master’s degree (2000) with thesis on the Macedonian resistance in the Bregalnica district
- PhD (2006) on Yugoslav-Bulgarian relations and the Macedonian Question (1918–1941)
Research Interests: Focus on the Macedonian national liberation movement (late 19th century to WWII), interwar Macedonian Question dynamics, and the geopolitical attitudes of Balkan states and Great Powers toward Macedonia. His work often examines historical figures, political organizations like VMRO, and state repression mechanisms.
Publications Trends: Zezov’s articles and books analyze primary sources, biographies of key activists, and diplomatic relations. He frequently addresses VMRO’s role in Macedonian nationalism and the impact of international powers on regional politics.
Grants/Advising: No formal advisees listed, but he has coordinated editorial projects and participated in international conferences in Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Slovenia. Fluent in English.
Labs/Teams: Active in editorial work, co-editing volumes like the “Macedonian Figures” series and Encyclopedia of VMRO. Collaborates with institutions on historical documentation and memory projects.
