Yihong Zhang holds two Bachelor's degrees in Russian language and literature and International Relations from the University of Rochester, where he also served as a research assistant. Yihong is pursuing a Master of Arts in European and Eurasian Studies from the Elliott School of International Affairs. Yihong has lived and studied in many countries, including China, Russia, and the UK, and he is fluent in Russian, Chinese, and English. His research and studies focus on Eurasian politics, Russian politics, Russian foreign policies, and authoritarian regimes.