Kristian Gerner, emeritus professor of history at Lund University and Russia expert, has died at 83. He passed away on Maundy Thursday after a period of illness, his wife Kerstin Nyström told TT. Gerner was a prominent commentator on Russian events.
Kristian Gerner, Russia expert and emeritus professor of history at Lund University, died on Maundy Thursday after a period of illness. His wife, Kerstin Nyström, confirmed this to TT.
Gerner earned his PhD in history in 1984 and became docent at Lund University, where he also served as lecturer from 1985. From 1994 to 2002, he was professor of East European history and culture at Uppsala University. From 2002 to 2009, he held a professorship in history at Lund University.
As a specialist on Russia, Gerner frequently appeared in the media as an analyst and commentator, especially on the Soviet Union's collapse and recent Russian power claims. He was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences and author of several books.
