Title and department: Assistant Professor of Economics
Hometown: Moscow, Russia
Educational background: PhD from Princeton University
How did you get into your field of research?
I took courses in macroeconomics at Moscow State University.
Could you please describe your area of focus?
International macroeconomics.
What main issue do you address or problem do you seek to solve in your work?
Exchange rate dynamics, international use of the dollar.
What attracted you to UW-Madison?
The high quality of the economics department.
What’s one thing you hope students who take a class with you will come away with?
Important economic interactions between countries.
What are you looking forward to doing or experiencing in Madison?
Biking, kayaking, doing research.
Hobbies/other interests:
Opera, classical music, walking.