Lynne Viola
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| Lynne Viola | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1955 |
| Occupation | University professor |
| Language | English |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Barnard College (1978) Princeton University (1984) |
| Period | 20th century |
| Subject | Russian history |
| Notable awards | Thomas Henry Pentland Molson Prize |
Lynne Viola is a leading scholar on the Soviet Union. She is a professor at the University of Toronto and has written four books and 30 articles. In 2014, she was inducted into the Royal Society of Canada. In 2018, she was the recipient of the Thomas Henry Pentland Molson Prize.[1]
Early life[edit]
Viola graduated from Barnard College in 1978 and received Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1984.
References[edit]
- ^ Education News Canada website. "U of T's Lynne Viola, one of world's leading scholars on the Soviet Union, wins prestigious Molson Prize", 21 June 2018. Accessed 11 September 2018.