The Centre for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (CERES) is thrilled to congratulate Lynne Viola on her receipt of a SSHRC Gold Medal. Professor Viola is among the world’s foremost historians of 20^th century Russia, and her work on violence, gender, rurality, and political culture under Stalin has redefined these fields. The SSHRC Gold Medal follows a long list of highly distinguished awards:  a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Killam Prize, and a Molson Prize. For fifteen years, Professor Viola has been an active member of the CERES, teaching oversubscribed courses on Stalin and Stalinism, supervising graduate students, and directing research projects on 20^th century Russian history.

CERES Director Randall Hansen spoke for everyone at CERES when he said, “Professor Viola is, quite simply, CERES and the Munk School at their best. Congratulations Lynne: well done and well deserved!”

Click here to read the recent article published by U of T News about Professor Viola’s award and career – and to see pictures of her research trips and publications.