Category Archives: Russian and Eastern European Studies

Russia Is Committing to an Escalation of the War in Ukraine, Says Holy Cross History Professor and Russia Expert

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

With the rapid escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, media around the world are turning to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, for her expert … Continue reading →

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Russian Journalist Dmitry Muratov to Holy Cross Students: Anti-War Movement Is ‘In Your Hands’

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Michael Bonner

Standing behind a podium in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel at the College of the Holy Cross, Dmitry Muratov relayed stories that invoked historic household names, like former president of Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev and political titans such as Ronald Reagan.

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History Professor and Kremlin Media Expert on Russia’s Victory Day Celebrations: ‘Putin Likens Ukraine Fight to World War II’

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

With the conflict in Ukraine escalating by the day, worldwide media are turning to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, for her expert insight. Most … Continue reading →

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The Perception War in Russia Is Key to the Outcome of the Ukraine Invasion, Says Professor and Russia Expert

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

With all eyes on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, particular attention is falling on the generational struggle breaking out across Russia, as younger generations are turning to social media to express their shock and shame at the war. In a recent … Continue reading →

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WATCH: Holy Cross Faculty Experts Discuss Russia’s Attack on Ukraine

Posted on March 1, 2022 by College of the Holy Cross

As the world watches and reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a panel of Holy Cross professors and Russia experts discussed why it happened and where it leaves us now. After opening remarks, the panelists answered questions from the Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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Russian Media Blames the U.S. for Escalating Ukraine Crisis, Says Holy Cross History Professor and Russia Expert

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Holy Cross in the News

Many column inches around the world have been devoted to the growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, but what is the Russian media’s narrative on President Vladimir Putin’s potential call to invade Ukraine? According to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Spearheads Virtual Study Abroad for the College and Russian State University for the Humanities

Posted on September 9, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

When the 2020 Moscow Maymester was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 12 students who were scheduled to attend found themselves suddenly without their highly anticipated study abroad plans. But Olga Partan, associate professor of Russian and co-director and … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross’ Montserrat Program Teaches Lessons That Resonate During Coronavirus

Posted on May 25, 2020 by College of the Holy Cross

As students across the country transitioned to remote learning in March in the wake of coronavirus, communities of learning had to start thinking about creative approaches to education outside of the classroom. For Holy Cross’ Montserrat program, however, learning that … Continue reading →

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Are We Living in a Post-Truth World? Holy Cross History Professor Breaks It Down on NPR’s ‘On Point’

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Holy Cross in the News

In the third installment of a series on truth, Meghna Chakrabarti of NPR’s “On Point” turned to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, for her insight. As a … Continue reading →

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Professor and Russia Expert Calls Talk of Trump Impeachment ‘the Gift That Keeps on Giving’ for Russian Media

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

What is Russian media’s narrative on the impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump? Apparently, the commentary in many ways “echoes the language of U.S. coverage,” according to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at Holy Cross. … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor and Russia Expert Analyzes Kremlin’s Media Response to Mueller Report

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Holy Cross in the News

Reactions to the release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s report investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election have dominated the news cycle nationwide. But what have Russians been saying about the “no collusion with the Kremlin” findings? In … Continue reading →

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History Professor Specializing in Kremlin Media Strategy Is Sought-After Expert on U.S.-Russian Affairs

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

With the world keeping tabs on U.S.-Russia relations in anticipation of the second bilateral meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, media across the country are turning to Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and … Continue reading →

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Professor and Russia Expert on Upcoming Trump-Putin Summit: ‘Trump is Playing Putin’s Game’

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

On July 16 President Donald Trump is scheduled to participate in a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, a meeting generating media buzz worldwide. In an article for The Conversation, Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Professor Warns ‘Putin’s Certain Triumph Heralds Fresh Uncertainty’

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

In Russia’s upcoming election on March 18th, current President Vladimir Putin is expected to win in double-digits, an electoral victory that, according to the Russian constitution, should be his last. However, scholars including Cynthia Hooper, Holy Cross associate professor of … Continue reading →

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History Professor Offers Expert ‘Look Inside Russia’s Alternate Media Reality’

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

In the wake of the Syrian missile strike, Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, examines Russia’s media strategy at home and abroad in a piece … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Academic Conference 2017 to Showcase Student Work

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

As the academic year nears its end, more than 350 students will present the results of their independent work in the performing and visual arts, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences at the 2017 Academic Conference, taking place across campus … Continue reading →

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Eleven Holy Cross Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2017

Posted on March 29, 2017 by College of the Holy Cross

The following members of the College of the Holy Cross faculty have been promoted to the rank of associate professor with tenure. Alo C. Basu, of the psychology department, earned B.S. degrees in brain and cognitive sciences and in biology … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross History Professor Comments on How President Trump’s Language Could Change Citizens’ Understanding of ‘Democracy’

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, is back in the news again with an op-ed published in Fortune. In her latest piece, Hooper argues how … Continue reading →

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‘How the Trump-Russia Election Controversy Only Makes Putin Stronger’

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

After the resignation of national security advisor Michael Flynn, Cynthia Hooper, associate professor of history and director of Russian and Eastern European Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, offered her expert insight in an op-ed for Fortune on … Continue reading →

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