Geoffrey Hosking
Geoffrey Alan Hosking is a distinguished historian specializing in Russia and the Soviet Union.
He served as Leverhulme Research Professor of Russian History at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) at University College, London.
His expertise encompasses the full span of Russian history, from medieval Kievan Rus through the Soviet era to contemporary Russia.
Hosking is recognized for his scholarly approach and ability to analyze Russia's complex political, social, and cultural development.
His work examines recurring themes in Russian history including autocracy, geography's influence on governance, and the relationship between state power and society.
