Dr. Leonid Trofimov

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leonid Trofimov is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Queen's University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, awarded in 2004. His research interests encompass Russian history and Soviet-American relations, areas in which he has published several key works. These include 'Seven Myths Russian Revolution' (Hackett, 2023) and 'Russia War Revolution, 1914-1922, Documentary History' (Hackett Publishers, 2009). Trofimov has also contributed to the edited volume '21st-Century Narratives World History: World Historians Global Dialogue' with his chapter on 'Passages: Key Moments History series: Russian Revolution Global Impact', in collaboration with Dr. Jonathan Daly. His teaching includes courses on 'The Evolution of Modern Europe' (HIST 125), 'Cold War' (HIST 211), and 'World War II' (HIST 231). Trofimov’s academic career is marked by a robust engagement with historical discourse and pedagogy.

Research Interests

Courses

The Evolution of Modern Europe (HIST 125) Cold War (HIST 211) World War II (HIST 231)

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.