Dr. Vesselin Dimitrov

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Biography

Vesselin Dimitrov is a Professor of Eastern European Politics and MSc Programmes Director at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He serves as the Deputy Head of the Department of Government. A prolific author, Dimitrov has written several notable books, including 'Stalin’s Cold War', 'Governing Communism', and 'Bulgaria: Uneven Transition', alongside numerous scholarly articles. His research interests primarily center on the politics of Central and Eastern Europe, focusing on themes such as democratization, executive institutions, communism, and the Cold War. Dimitrov’s work examines the complexities of governance and democratic transitions within the context of the European Union.

Research Interests

Courses

GV264: Politics Institutions Europe GV245: Democracy Democratisation GV439: Government Politics Eastern Europe GV4B9: Europe

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

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