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Serguei Oushakine is a Professor specializing in Anthropology and Slavic Languages and Literatures at Princeton University. He holds a PhD in Anthropology from Columbia University (2005) and has an extensive background in history, philosophy, and anthropology. His interdisciplinary approach informs his research, primarily focusing on cultural artifacts and their social impacts. Oushakine's recent works include books on Soviet Russian photomontage and pedagogical approaches to visuals in communist contexts. He explores nostalgia, trauma, and affective dimensions within late Soviet and post-Soviet cultures, examining themes of masculinity, family dynamics, and societal upheavals. His current projects encompass a multi-volume anthology on Russian Modernism, expanding on emotional historiography and cultural representation in post-Soviet spaces. Oushakine has taught various undergraduate and graduate courses directed at understanding the socio-cultural fabric of the Soviet era and its lasting impacts on contemporary Russian society. His publication record includes authored and edited volumes, as well as numerous articles analyzing cultural practices.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.