PhD degree in History, North-Western Institute of Management – a branch of the Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation.
The dissertation title of his doctorate is “Political regime and institutions of Russia in the 1990s.” The dissertation was published as a book “The Fourth Republic” (2000).
Dr. Ryzhkov’s been participating in social and political activities in the democratic movement in Russia since 1987. He worked as a Vice-Governor of the Altai Region in the new democratic administration.
In 1994 – 2007 was a Deputy of the State Duma of Russia 1-4 convocations.
Since the spring of 2000 Dr. Ryzhkov was in opposition to the policies of Vladimir Putin. He worked closely together with Boris Nemtsov, Mikhail Kasyanov, Garry Kasparov and others.
Since 2007 Dr. Ryzhkov’s been a columnist and host of several programs at the independent radio Ekho Moskvy, “The Moscow Times” daily newspaper.
Since 2007 – Professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) teaching courses on the history and theory of European integration and the study of the Euro-Atlantic region.
Author of several books including “The Fourth Republic” (2000), “Gift of Democracy” (2006), 6 books on the history of World War II and two big volumes about Altai.
Contact information: office # 127 Valikhanov building