Dr. Amir Weiner

Biography

Amir Weiner is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Stanford University, where his research focuses on Soviet history, particularly the interaction between totalitarian politics and society. His notable book, Making Sense of War, delves into the impact of World War II on Soviet society and its political structures. Currently, he is engaged in a project titled Wild West, Window West, examining the territories of the Baltic and Black Seas that were annexed by the Soviet Union during the years 1939-40. Weiner has taught a variety of courses, including modern Russian history, World War studies, the origins of totalitarianism, and Ukrainian history. Over his career, he has received numerous fellowships, including the Donald Andrews Whittier Faculty Fellowship and several other prestigious positions at institutions including Harvard University and the Hoover Institution. In addition to his teaching and research, Weiner has served on editorial boards for several historical journals and has contributed significantly to the academic community through various committees. He earned his Ph.D. in History from Columbia University in 1995.

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