Philip Skorokhodov

Philip Skorokhodov is an esteemed academic researcher with a profound history, political science, and international relations background. His scholarly work primarily explores the Second World War and urban studies, focusing on cities like Moscow and Paris. Fluent in Russian and French, he brings a unique perspective to his research and teaching endeavors at various educational levels, from high school to college. Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he began his educational journey at Manzano Day School. He graduated from Albuquerque Academy, where he was noted for his exceptional performance in History and English. He then attended Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, where he pursued a Bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Political Science, entering the Honors Program. His undergraduate thesis, "Who Won the War? Teaching the Young Generation: The Case of France (1946-2008)," provided an insightful examination of the French educational system's approach to World War II history in the post-liberation period. His academic pursuits took him to Paris during his junior year through the Internships in Francophone Europe program, which deepened his understanding of French culture and politics. Following his time at Swarthmore, he enrolled in the Master of Arts Program in Social Sciences at the University of Chicago, where he wrote a thesis titled "The Second World War Debates in Russia (2000-2010): Political and Academic Obsession." This work analyzed the enduring historical and political discussions about the war in contemporary Russia, covering topics from Latin American Civilization to Soviet and Contemporary European History. He furthered his education with a PhD in History at Arizona State University, focusing his dissertation on "A Tale of Two Cities: Food, Hunger and Rationing in Moscow and Paris during WWII." Although he reached ABD status and completed all requisite coursework and examinations, he has yet to defend his dissertation.