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Connor Brian Doak is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol, specializing in Russian comparative literature and culture from the Romantic period to the present day. His research examines the relationship between art and lived experience, focusing on themes of language and power. He has a particular interest in cultural manifestations of gender and sexuality, exploring gender and sexual identities through literary expression. His publications include works on the queer aspects of Dostoevsky's novels and the complexities of fatherhood in Chekhov's short stories. Connor has edited a special issue of the journal AvtobiografiЯ, focusing on Queer Life Writing in Russia, and is currently authoring a monograph on masculinity in the works of Vladimir Maiakovskii, aiming to challenge essentialist views of the poet. Connor’s teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses, including Russian literature, comparative literature, and translation studies. He has supervised numerous research projects and is actively involved in various academic committees, serving on advisory boards and organizing conferences related to Slavic and East European languages and cultures.
University of Bristol • Bristol, England
Connor has been teaching Russian literature and culture while also engaging in various administrative and academic service roles within the university.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.