Matvey Anufriev is a Master in Public Policy student at the Harvard Kennedy School. His current research interests center around defense and security, domestic policy, and institutions in Russia, Ukraine, and Central Asia. Previously, Matvey worked with Boston Consulting Group, focusing on public sector and infrastructure projects globally, including the Eurasian region. Matvey holds a B.Sc. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from University College London, where he researched the topics of authoritarian regimes, protest, and election fraud.