Sean Guillory

Sean Guillory is a postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Russian and East European Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. He blogs about Russia at Sean’s Russia Blog, on Twitter @seansrussiablog.

How Russian Nationalism Fuels Race Riots

How Russian Nationalism Fuels Race Riots How Russian Nationalism Fuels Race Riots

The Biryulyovo riots should be read first and foremost as a protest against the multiethnic state.

Nov 1, 2013 / Sean Guillory

Repression and Gay Rights in Russia Repression and Gay Rights in Russia

A wave of anti-gay laws have brought Russia’s LGBT movement into the international spotlight, but activists are divided over strategies, including proposed boycotts.

Sep 26, 2013 / Sean Guillory

Corruption, Not Migrants, Is Russia’s Problem

Corruption, Not Migrants, Is Russia’s Problem Corruption, Not Migrants, Is Russia’s Problem

A recent campaign against illegal migrants in Russia reveals the corruption at the heart of the issue.

Aug 20, 2013 / Sean Guillory

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