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Steven E. Harris is a Professor in the Department of History and American Studies at the University of Mary Washington. His research focuses on modern Russian and European history, with a particular emphasis on Soviet aviation, technology in authoritarian regimes, and transnational Cold War dynamics. He is currently working on a book titled Autocratic Airways: Aeroflot and the Russian Jet Age from Stalin to Putin, supported by a Verville Fellowship and a National Endowment for the Humanities stipend.
- Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2003
- M.A., University of Chicago, 1998
- B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1995
Harris teaches courses on Russian and French history, Stalinism, World War II, conspiracy theories, and aviation/space history. His research bridges Soviet-era technological development with contemporary geopolitical issues, including the impact of Western sanctions on Russian aviation. His publications explore urban planning, housing policies, and cultural aspects of Soviet life. Recent articles analyze Aeroflot’s role in global Cold War networks and its post-Soviet challenges.
Harris has received notable awards, including:
- Verville Fellowship, National Air and Space Museum
- NEH Summer Stipend
He actively contributes to public discourse on Russian aviation and sanctions, with commentary in The Russia File, Russia Matters, and NYU’s Jordan Center Blog.
