Dr. Serhii Plokhii

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Biography

Serhii Plokhii is the Mykhailo S. Hrushevs'kyi Professor of Ukrainian History and the Director of the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University. His research interests encompass intellectual, cultural, and international history with a particular emphasis on Eastern Europe, focusing on Ukraine. He teaches courses and seminars on early modern and modern East European history, grappling with significant historical issues related to Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Poland, and Lithuania. Plokhii's notable publications include 'The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine,' 'Empire: The Final Days of the Soviet Union,' and 'Cossack Myth: History, Nationhood, and the Age of Empires,' among others. These works reflect his deep engagement with the history and cultural identity of Ukraine and its neighboring regions.

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Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).