Leonid Trofimov

Leonid Trofimov

  • Senior Lecturer, History
  • Ph.D. in Russian history, University of Illinois at Chicago

Research Interests

Dr. Trofimov's research interests focus on Russia's relations with the world. He published an article examining the activities of Soviet reporters at the Nuremberg Trial of the Nazi leadership as well as a co-edited collection of documents on Russia in war and revolution. He also contributed articles on the Russian revolution to the ABC-CLIO World History Database and to Hackett Publishers' Blog. Most recently, he co-authored a book on the global impact of the Russian revolution. He is currently working on a book that examines the myths that shaped the Russian revolution.

Consulting/Practice Interests

Dr. Trofimov has provided consulting services to companies specializing in corporate relocation to the countries of the former USSR

Bio

A native of Russia, Leonid Trofimov received his university degree from the Novosibirsk State University and his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2004.

Professional Memberships

  • American Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies 2018-10-01 - Present
  • Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies 2012-09-01 - Present

    • Awards and Honors

  • FAC Grant, Bentley University
  • Summer Research Grant, Bentley University
  • FAC Grant, Bentley University
  • Summer Research Grant, Bentley University
  • The Deans’ Fund for International Travel Award, Bentley University
  • The Faculty Development Grant, Bentley University
  • Fellowship, Valente Center
  • Summer Research Grant, Bentley University
  • The Deans’ Fund for International Travel Award, Bentley University
  • The Faculty Development Grant, Bentley University
  • The Deans’ Fund for International Travel Award, Bentley University
  • The Faculty Development Grant, Bentley University
  • Adjunct Scholarly Research and Creative Work Award, Queen's University
  • Adjunct Scholarly Research and Creative Work Award, Queen's University
  • Adjunct Scholarly Research and Creative Work Award, Queen's University
  • Deena Allen Memorial Award, University of Illinois at Chicago
  • John Nuveen International Student Award, University of Illinois at Chicago
  • University Fellowship, University of Illinois at Chicago

    • Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

    Journal Articles

  • Trofimov, L. (2010). Soviet Reporters at the Nuremberg Trial: Agendas, Attitudes, and Encounters, 1945-46.”. Cahiers d’Histoire, (28) Winter 2010 45-70.

    • Books

  • Daly, J. (2023). Seven Myths of the Russian Revolution Hackett Publishers
  • Trofimov, L. (2017). Key Moments in History series: The Russian Revolution and Its Global Impact Hackett Publishers
  • Trofimov, L., Daly, J. W. (2009). Russia in War and Revolution, 1914-1922: A Documentary History Cambridge, MA: Hackett Publishers
  • Trofimov, L. (). Concise History of Russia (In Progress)

    • Book Chapters

  • Trofimov, L. (2017). ‚ÄúWorld Histories in Conversation‚Äù R. Charles Weller, ed., History: World Historians in Global Dialogue. Palgrave Macmillan

    • Case Studies

  • Trofimov, L. (2010). Did Marxism Influence the Russian Revolution?. (Link)

    • Digital and Electronic Media, Social Media, Blogs, Podcasts

  • 2023. "New Books Network"

    • Presentations

  • Trofimov, L. (2017). Presented at the Wilfried Laurier University The Pogrankom Russian History Working Group Kitchener, Ontario
  • Trofimov, L. (2015). Presented at the University of Toronto The Midwest Russian History Workshop Toronto
  • Trofimov, L. (2015). Presented at the McMaster University The Pogrankom Russian History Working Group Hamilton, Ontario
  • Trofimov, L. (2015). “The Question of the Russian Revolution‚Äôs Global Impact,‚Äù” Presented at the the International Council for East European and Eurasian Studies The 9th World Congress of the International Council for East European and Eurasian Studies Makuhari, Japan
  • Trofimov, L. (2013). “"Mission Impossible? The First Postwar Soviet Propaganda Campaign, 1946"” Presented at the University of Helsinki Russia and the World Finland
  • Trofimov, L. (2012). “Problems and Challenges of Liberal Arts Education in North America” Presented at the Novosibirsk State University Conference on Approaches to Liberal Arts Education and Research Novosibirsk, Russia
  • Trofimov, L. (2008). “"Soviet Reporters at the Nuremberg Trial, 1945-46"” Presented at the University of Chicago Midwest Russian History Workshop Chicago, IL

    • Reviews

  • Trofimov, L. (2015). Review of Michael David-Fox’s Showcasing the Soviet Experiment. , (vol. 43 2015) 107-108.

    • Service

    Service: Department

  • Task Force Member for History Department 2018-01-01 - Present
  • Task Force Member for History Department 2016-09-01 - 2016-11-30
  • Task Force Member for History Department 2013-09-01 - 2013-11-30

    • Service: Public

  • Guest Speaker for Stouffville Public Library 2019-11-01 - 2019-11-30
  • Guest Speaker for Washington and Lee University 2019-03-01 - 2019-03-31
  • Inreveiwee for CTV News Canada 2014-01-01 - 2018-12-31
  • Guest Speaker for Northumberland Learning Connection, Canada 2017-10-01 - 2017-10-31
  • Consultant for Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 2017-06-01 - 2017-06-30
  • Guest Speaker for The Chekhov Collective 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31

    • Service: Professional

  • Conference Participant for American Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies 2018-11-01 - 2018-11-30

    • Service: University

  • Student Organization Advisor for Bentley University 2024-09-15 - Present
  • Guest Speaker for Bentley University 2024-02-01 - Present
  • Guest Speaker for Group of students from the former USSR 2023-02-01 - Present
  • Task Force Member for LSM Review Task Force 2017-11-01 - 2017-11-30