Margaret Litvin explores Arab interest in Russia since the 1950s

Margaret Litvin explores the history of Arab students, travelers, and scientists who moved to the Soviet Union and post-Soviet republics starting in the 1950s.

Litvin's work examines how a generation of Arab individuals made these regions home and the cultural connections they formed. The research focuses on Arabic writings that document the experiences of these migrants and the tensions they faced within their wider societies.

While Arabic literature regarding Russia dates back to the 10th century, Litvin looks at the distinct fascination with Russia that emerged during the last century.