Valery Tishkov

Valery Tishkov is a Russian historian and political scientist who has specialized in ethnic relations, nationalism, and identity issues in Russia and its neighboring countries. He has served as the director of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations and was the head of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Policy and Complaint Resolution. Tishkov's work focuses on understanding diverse cultural identities, promoting ethnic harmony, and studying the impact of ethnicity on politics and society. His research helps inform policies aimed at managing ethnic diversity and fostering social cohesion in multi-ethnic regions.