Julia Rochtchina

Julia Rochtchina is an Associate Teaching Professor in Slavic Studies at the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures, University of Victoria. She specializes in Russian language pedagogy, Russian culture and literature, bilingualism, and diaspora language studies.

• PhD in Russian Studies from M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University
• Active in curriculum development and digital learning tools for Russian language

Her research explores language pedagogy, the impact of English on contemporary Russian, and the evolution of Russian in diaspora communities. She has led projects on standardizing Russian language curricula in Canadian universities and developing instructional materials for Russian learners.

Recent publications highlight trends in textbook creation, linguistic interfaces, and diaspora language studies. She also contributes to academic discourse through presentations on Heritage Russian in Canada and Russian language examinations.