Mikhail is a researcher specialising in the comparative political economy of participatory and deliberative democratic instruments, with a regional focus on the European Union, Germany, and Russia. His doctoral research uses quantitative causal inference methods to examine the effects of democratic innovations on the accountability, responsiveness, and efficiency of local government institutions.
Prior to commencing his doctoral studies, Mikhail worked as a Policy Researcher at the London-based think tank Bright Blue and as a Researcher at IPSOS, where he focused on public policy analysis and quantitative research. He holds an MSc in Political Science and Political Economy (Distinction) from the London School of Economics and a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (First Class Honours) from Durham University.
Teaching
- Applied Analytical Statistics 2025/2026 (Oxford Internet Institute, Teaching Assistant)
Research Interests
- Deliberative and participatory democratic innovations
- Democratic resilience
- Quasi-experimental quantitative methodology
- Comparative political economy of democratic institutions
- Public policy analysis and evaluation
Languages
- English (Professional)
- Russian (Native)
- German (Intermediate)
- Spanish (Intermediate)
Degrees
- MSc in Political Economy and Political Science, the London School of Economics and Political Science (2024, Distinction)
- BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, Durham University (2022, First Class Honours)
