Her nominators for the Gold Medal describe her as “quite simply the single greatest living authority in the world on collectivization and the Soviet peasantry, and a leading scholar on Stalinism more generally.” Glowing tributes and accolades from some of North America’s foremost academics abound for her studies on Stalinism, and for her groundbreaking archival research into Soviet repression. Thankful also captures the sentiments of the many who have been positively influenced by Viola’s trailblazing research into 20th-century Russian political and social history. But at the same time I am very thankful.” Yet, the University of Toronto professor says receiving such honours is never routine for her: “It always shocks me and makes me feel unworthy, to be honest. Research Training and Talent Development.Equity, diversity and inclusion in the research enterprise.
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