Fabio Cescon is a SNSF PhD candidate at the University of Lausanne and the University of Amsterdam. His dissertation focuses on the Russian-speaking upper-classes in Switzerland and UAE. He holds a Master of Research in Social Sciences from the University of Amsterdam.
pays: Russia
Elisabeth SCHIMPFOESSL
Elisabeth Schimpfoessl is an academic known for her contributions to sociology and Russian studies. Her work often focuses on the Russian elite and societal transformations in post-Soviet Russia. Schimpfoessl holds a position in a reputable university’s sociology department, where she combines rigorous research with teaching. She has published extensively, contributing to scholarly debates on class, power, and identity in contemporary Russia. Her notable publications delve into how Russia’s elite navigate the complexities of their societal roles. Schimpfoessl’s expertise makes her a sought-after commentator on issues related to Russian society and its evolving dynamics. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding and analyzing the nuanced layers of Russian social structure and its impacts on global affairs.
Vitalina DRAGUN
Vitalina Dragun is preparing her PhD at the Institut polytechnique de Paris and CREST (Centre de recherche en économie et statistique). Her research focuses on the contemporary economic elites of Russia, and more specifically on the members of the Forbes Russia list and their families. A former engineer, she holds a Masters in Quantitative Sociology and graduated from the ENS Cachan.