Victor Vakhshtayn

Senior Researcher at Center for Fundamental Sociology, Higher School of Economics

Victor Vakhshtayn is a prominent figure known for his expertise in elections, sociology, and media studies.

Having a diverse educational background, he holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Gosudarstvennyj Universitet - Vysšaja Škola Ekonomiki, a Master of Arts in Sociology from Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences, amongst other degrees in related fields.

Throughout his career, Victor has held significant positions such as Head of Sociology and Philosophy Department at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, and Dean of Sociology and Political Science at Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences.

He has been involved in research projects with various notable organizations including the Jewish Agency for Israel, Kislorod Media Agency, Center for Fundamental Sociology, OSCE ODIHR, and many others.

Victor Vakhshtayn's areas of interest include social theory, epistemology, frame-analysis, reframing of voting, politics, and Russian media, making him a well-rounded expert in the field of sociology and politics.