I was born and
raised in Russia. I completed my M.S.
in Theoretical physics in 1993 and entered the graduate program in
psychology at Yaroslavl State University (Russia). In 1999, when
an extended period of ideological hostility between Russia and the USA
was gone, I came to the USA to get my advanced degree in sociology. In
2002, I completed my M.S. in sociology at
Clemson University and joined
the department of sociology at Washington State University.
Besides sociology, I enjoy sport, music and art. When I have time, I
devote it to my recently discovered passion for painting. You can see
some of my paintings here (click on image to enlarge).
