Alex is pursuing a Master's degree in Slavic and East European Studies at the Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies (CSEEES). He completed dual Bachelor's of Arts degrees in Russian and Political Science at The Ohio State University and spent the following two years living and working in Togliatti, Russia. Alex has a broad interest in both law and public health and is excited to study these topics alongside his passion for Russia while narrowing in on a specific area of focus.