Institute of Modern Russia

Boris Bruk is an expert in democratic governance, organizational development in the public sector, and Russian and U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Previously, he worked as an advisor on international cooperation for the Saratov regional administration in Russia. He was involved, either as an expert or as a coordinator, in a number of projects with participation of the World Bank, the European Commission, and the UK Department for International Development. He has conducted large-scale research for the Commonwealth of Virginia, completed an internship with the Russian-American Chamber of Commerce, and volunteered with the American Red Cross. Bruk holds a Ph.D. in public administration and policy and an M.P.A from Virginia Technical Institute, as well as an M.A. in international studies from the University of Wyoming.