Was responsible for overseeing and managing EastWest Institute's (EWI - www.eastwest.ngo) Fiscal Transparency Program, including the publication of a series of studies on fiscal flows between the Federal Budget and the Regions. Also was responsible for EWI's project on reforming regional finances in the Kaliningrad Region in the context of cross-border cooperation as well as research and development activities in the area of public finance in Russia with a focus on its relationship with the developing private sector. Currently involved in all EWI projects with a 'Russia dimension,' particularly Counter-terrorism, Afghanistan, Cybersecurity. Graduate from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) with BA in journalism and PhD in history, experienced in journalism, social sciences, teaching. Fluent in Russian, English and French.