About Philip Skorokhodov
Philip Skorokhodov is an academic researcher with a background in History, political science, and international relations. His research focuses on historical themes such as the Second World War and deep studies of cities such as Moscow and Paris. He is fluent in Russian and French, has a passion for teaching, and has worked extensively as an instructor at the high school and college levels.
Philip Skorokhodov was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended Manzano Day School for his elementary education and later enrolled at Albuquerque Academy, where he completed his high school education. Philip was an outstanding student and earned several commendations, especially in History and English.
After high school, Philip attended Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and entered the Honors Program. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in Political Science. While at Swarthmore, Philip wrote his undergraduate thesis, “Who Won the War? Teaching the Young Generation: The Case of France (1946-2008),” which explored how the French education system addressed the difficult topic of World War II history in the decades following Liberation.
During his junior year, Philip took the opportunity to study abroad in Paris, France. He participated in the Internships in Francophone Europe program, which allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of the French language, culture, and politics.
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