Dr. in history, Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director of the Institute of the World History of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Member of the editorial boards of a number of scientific historical journals, thematical book series, volumes of evidences, etc. Specializing in the international history of the XX century. Member of ENIUGH Steering Board and a number of other national historical associations and scientific councils. Author of 7 monographs and documental publications on the "world system of socialism".