We are a community of students, scholars, and staff who share a dedication to understanding the region more deeply.
The views expressed by people affiliated with the Davis Center are as different as the people themselves and do not necessarily reflect institutional positions held by the center.
Nina Tumarkin's current book project focuses on the ways in which memory of the Soviet experience of World War II resonates among various strata of Russian society.
Agshin Umudov is an independent researcher with a background in political science, and has held research and teaching positions at different institutes.
Alexandra Vacroux is the Davis Center's executive director, on leave for the 2024-2025 academic year. She is also vice president for strategic engagement at the Kyiv School of Economics.
Jake is interested in Muslim societies in the Russian Empire and early Soviet Union, with particular regional focuses on Transoxania and the Volga-Urals.
