Skills & Languages

Russian (fluent)

Spanish

STATA

Python

About Me

I am a junior at Northwestern University double-majoring in Slavic Languages & Literature and International Studies, with a Legal Studies minor. I grew up between Moscow and London — eight and a half years in Russia, seven in the UK — which shapes everything from how I read geopolitics to how I approach legal research.

I recently completed a law clerkship at Saper Law, a Chicago IP and entertainment law firm, where I assisted with motions, case research, and federal court proceedings. My academic and professional focus centers on Russia/Eurasia, sanctions policy, and the intersection of international law and global strategy. You can see some of my essays here.

Outside of academics, I love taking aerial photography (have a look at my gallery), playing the saxophone and bike riding.

Education

September 2024 - Present

Summer 2024

August 2023 - June 2024

Emory University - Atlanta, GA

Northwestern University - Evanston, IL

BA Slavic Studies and International Studies, Legal Studies Minor

Expected Graduation June 2027

GPA: 3.7/4

London School of Economics (LSE) - London, UK

Courses: Economics of European Integration & Intermediate Macroeconomics

  • January 2026 - March 2026

    Currently an intern as part of Northwestern’s Chicago Field Studies Program. I am tasked with conducting legal research, drafting motions, preparing courtroom exhibits and firm marketing materials

  • October 2025 - Present

    Slavic Department representative on Northwestern's Dean's Student Advisory Board, contributing to discussions on AI policy and the university's presidential search.

  • March 2025 - Present

    Recruitment Chair for the Illinois Psi-Omega chapter at Northwestern University, growing membership by 26% through targeted outreach and event management.

  • January 2025 - Present

    Founded Northwestern's Russian culture organization, building an active membership of 15+ students through ongoing programming and events.

  • January 2025 - January 2026

    Editor and contributor for Northwestern's World Affairs Group, writing analytical pieces on international economics and politics.