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Milana Nikolko is an Adjunct Research Professor at the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at Carleton University. She earned her Ph.D. from the V. Vernadsky Taurida National University in 2004. With a background in political science, her research focuses on topics such as trauma, collective memories of ethnic groups, diaspora victimization, and the Ukrainian diaspora's remittances. Nikolko has held various positions, including a visiting scholar role at the University of Ottawa and as a research associate at several institutions within Carleton University. She has contributed significantly to the academic literature on post-Soviet migration and diaspora studies, publishing several books and articles in both English and her native languages. Her teaching revolves around concepts of nationalism, identity, and political communication, and she has been involved in various projects examining the historical and contemporary issues facing ethnic minorities in Eastern Europe and beyond. Nikolko's work not only engages with theoretical frameworks but also addresses practical implications for policies concerning diaspora communities.
Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada
Engaging in research on diaspora communities and national identity.
Includes MEng and MASc options.