Politics is the prerogative of men. So many representatives of the strong half of humanity think so. But literate and educated women do not get tired of proving the opposite. Lilia Shevtsova is one of those women who are well versed in political trends, able to analyze and make forecasts. The well-known political scientist Shevtsova is a doctor of historical sciences, a leading specialist in her field.
Biography
The birthplace of the Russian political scientist is Ukrainian Lvov. Lilia Shevtsova was born on October 7, 1949. She is often referred to as "Watching the Russian government". Indeed, Lilia Shevtsova, whose biography is revealed in this article, pays great attention to the issue of Russian-Ukrainian relations. Whether this is due to the historical homeland of the political scientist, or whether she objectively evaluates the activities of the government, we cannot say unequivocally.
Journalists know practically nothing about Lilia Fyodorovna's childhood and youthful years. Relatives of the political scientist note her determination, ambition andpersistence.
Liliya Shevtsova successfully graduated from the Lviv school and entered the Lviv National University. I. Ya. Franko.
Student years
Being an active student, Lilia did not want to connect her life with her hometown. Upon learning of the possibility of being transferred to Moscow, she did her best to move to the capital of the then Soviet Union.
After graduating from two courses of the law faculty of the LNU. I. Franko, in 1967 Lilia Shevtsova packed her things and left for Moscow. A girl with excellent scores was admitted to MGIMO. But she was given a strict condition: enrollment in a prestigious university will be carried out only as a result of the successful completion of the course subjects for 2.5 years of study.
It was not easy, but the girl did it. Studying at the international faculty, as Shevtsova herself admitted, was a pleasure for her. There she met many interesting and freedom-loving personalities, no one infringed on the rights of students, and life in the hostel was filled with fun.
In 1971, Lilia Fedorovna Shevtsova received a diploma of higher education with the seal of MGIMO.
Political scientists, Russian history and electoral topics have always been her interests.
Shevtsova's education was not limited to the Institute of International Relations. Later, she became a graduate of the Academy of Social Sciences, which functioned under the Central Committee of the CPSU. Engaged in scientific activities and defending dissertations in the history of political science, Lilia Shevtsova received the title of Doctor of Historical Sciences.
Scientific activity
Liliya Shevtsova - political scientist, scientist, publicist.
Since 1974, she was officially engaged in political research, working as a senior researcher, and then head of a department at the Institute of Economics of the World Socialist System of the USSR Academy of Sciences.
After 15 years, Shevtsova was appointed deputy director at this institute.
And since 1991, she combined this position with the leadership of the Center for Political Studies of the USSR Academy of Sciences, which she headed until 1994.
From 1993 to 1995, she managed to work in foreign universities. She was a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and lectured at Cornell University. She was invited as a professor to Washington.
For a year Professor Shevtsova worked as a researcher at the Kennan Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Research Center.
Engaged in active scientific and teaching activities. Lilia Fedorovna Shevtsova is an active public figure, a member of various public organizations and movements.
So, for example, she is a member of the scientific council of the Kornegie Foundation (Moscow Center).
In 1997, the professor was invited to her native MGIMO, where she shared her experience with students for 4 years.
In 2004, a native of Lvov was invited to the position of lead researcher at the London Institute of International Relations, where she still works.
In addition, since 2014, Doctor of Science Lilia Shevtsova has been a freelancer at the Institute inBrooklyn.
She is tirelessly engaged in research in political science and history, studies the prospects for international cooperation, publishes her works and lectures to students.
At the same time, Shevtsova is a member of the Russian Association of Political Sciences; association "Women for International Security". He is a member of the editorial boards of many political publications.
The political scientist is part of the leadership of the International Council for the Study of Central and Eastern Europe. And this is not the whole track record of this fragile woman.
Political views
Liliya Shevtsova always speaks competently and openly about modern politicians. Her status allows a woman not to be afraid of criticism and the wrath of the leadership.
In the 2000 elections, she supported presidential candidate Grigory Yavlinsky.
And with the beginning of the political crisis in Ukraine, she repeatedly called Russia an aggressor, advocated the unity of Ukraine and even supported calls for increased sanctions against the Russian Federation.
