Yaroslav Lissovolik is chief Russian economist, strategist and head of research for Deutsche Bank. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank in 2004, Lissovolik worked for the International Monetary Fund, where he was advisor to the executive director of the Russian Federation from 2001 to 2004. A published author, he wrote the first comprehensive book about Russia entering the World Trade Organization in 2002 as well as a 2007 book about its integration into the world economy. He earned a BA in economics from Harvard University, an MA in International Economic Relations from MGIMO, an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics, a PhD in Economics from MGIMO and a Doctorate from the Diplomatic Academy.