18th and 19th century Poland and Russia – different paths and models of development

The School of Slavonic and East European Studies together with the British Council is delighted to welcome the eminent visiting Polish scholar and author Professor Andrzej Nowak.

A professor at the Jagellonian University, Nowak is widely recognised for his work on the political history of Central and Eastern Europe.  He will discuss 18^th and 19^th century Poland and Russia, with SSEES’s Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Hosking OBE, author of several highly-regarded works on Russian history including Russia and the Russians (Penguin, 2001) and Professor Simon Dixon, a specialist in imperial Russian history whose work includes Catherine The Great (Profile Books, 2009).   The event will be chaired by SSEES Director Professor Jan Kubik.

Free event, but booking is essential through Eventbrite: