Mariia Romanova finished her Master studies in the field of historical comparative studies and transitology (Russia-Poland) and her master thesis explored the "Specifics of the transformation of party systems in Poland and the USSR. 1988-1991" Her research interests include the study of economic and political reforms in the 20th century, particularly focusing on the era of restructuring in Russia and Central Eastern European countries, including Poland.

Mariia Romanova will join the Datarev team from November 15th as a PhD candidate.