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• Linguistics
• Contrastive Linguistics
• Grammar
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Boryana Koleva Bratanova serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of English and American Studies within the Faculty of Modern Languages at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Her academic career spans over two decades of research and teaching in linguistics, with a particular focus on the comparative analysis between English and Bulgarian languages. Dr. Bratanova's research interests encompass a wide spectrum of linguistic phenomena, including grammaticalization processes, semantic connotations, phraseology, contrastive linguistics, and language technology applications. Her scholarly work demonstrates a consistent analytical approach to understanding how grammatical structures evolve and how meaning is encoded across linguistic boundaries. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of phrasal verbs in English and their counterparts in Bulgarian, grammatical affixes, and the representation of silence across languages. Her extensive publication record from 2003-2023 reveals a strong trajectory in grammatical theory with emphasis on cross-linguistic comparison. The research shows particular attention to how grammatical structures develop from lexical to grammatical elements (grammaticalization), how semantic meanings shift across languages, and how phraseological units encode cultural concepts. Recent work increasingly incorporates corpus-based methodologies for linguistic analysis and language teaching applications. Dr. Bratanova is actively involved in academic projects, currently participating in the initiative "Integration of students and doctoral students into research initiatives and practices of the Faculty of Philology" running from April to December 2025. This project aims to enhance research collaboration between students, doctoral candidates, and faculty members while promoting international academic exchange. As an educator, she has developed specialized English language materials for PhD students and has contributed significantly to language teaching methodology. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language teaching applications, particularly in academic contexts.

• Modern Russian Language
• Comparative Linguistics
• Intercultural Communication
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Assoc. Prof. Irina Georgieva, PhD is an academic at New Bulgarian University , specializing in Modern Russian Language , Intercultural Communication , and Linguistic Worldview . She teaches courses such as Russian for Business , Intercultural Communication , and Practical Russian at the undergraduate level. PhD in Slavic Languages (Modern Russian) from Sofia University (2003) Master's in Russian Philology from Moscow State Pedagogical University (1987) Her research focuses on temporal structures in Russian and Bulgarian, including prepositional semantics , linguistic models of time , and cultural semiotics . She has authored over 36 publications, including monographs and conference proceedings, exploring topics like daily time cycles and intercultural communication . Recent publications highlight her expertise in comparative linguistics and cognitive linguistics , with a focus on daily time perception and cultural metaphors in Slavic languages. Georgieva has participated in international research projects, including studies on Russian language acquisition through karaoke and collaborative programs with Moscow State Linguistic University. She serves as Deputy Chairman of the Sofia Society of Russian Scholars in Bulgaria and has presented at European universities under the Erasmus+ program.

• Old Bulgarian language
• History of the Bulgarian language
• Historical grammar of the Bulgarian language
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Assoc. Prof. Kamen Dimitrov is a faculty member at the Department of General Linguistics and Old Bulgarian Studies, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo , with a focus on historical linguistics and medieval Slavic philology. His research spans the Old Bulgarian language, historical grammar, and interdisciplinary studies in epigraphy, paleography, and codicology. Email: k.dimitrov@ts.uni-vt.bg Research Interests include: semantic and grammatical changes in Bulgarian from the IX–XIV centuries, Church Slavonic language, analysis of medieval Slavic religious texts, and lexicological innovations in historical manuscripts. Recent Publications highlight his expertise in medieval Slavic translations, particularly of St. John Chrysostom's works, and contributions to dictionaries like the Old Bulgarian-Greek Lexicon . He participates in projects digitizing academic resources and organizing the International Summer Seminar in Bulgarian Language and Culture , which promotes Bulgarian studies globally.

• Linguistics
• Comparative Linguistics
• Romanian Language
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Boryana Emiliyanova Mihailova is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Veliko Tarnovo , affiliated with the Department of General Linguistics and Old Bulgarian Studies . Her research focuses on Romanian language, onomastics, and metaphorical expressions in Balkan folk geographical terminology. University of Veliko Tarnovo: Senior Lecturer (Department of General Linguistics and Old Bulgarian Studies) Research Interests : Comparative analysis of Bulgarian and Romanian linguistic elements Metaphorical models in folk geographical terms Toponymy and anthroponymy in the Danubian region Historical and cultural linguistic patterns in Balkan languages Language education and cross-border linguistic networks Project Participation : "Thematic Research Perspectives through International Academic Networks" (2025): Collaborative project with universities in Niš, Warsaw, and Craiova "International Academic Networks – Traditions and Innovations" (2024): Research and educational exchange initiatives

• Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• Comparative Linguistics
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Dr. Marinela Nikolaeva Petrova is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Modern Languages within St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Her academic work focuses on French language studies, translation theory, and comparative linguistic analysis. University: St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo School: Faculty of Modern Languages Department: Department of Romance Languages Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Email: marinela.petrova@ts.uni-vt.bg, marinela_vt@yahoo.fr Research interests include: Comparative constructions in French and Bulgarian Phraseology and idiomatic expressions Translation challenges between Romance and Slavic languages ICT applications in translation education Francophone studies in Bulgaria Her publications reveal a strong focus on: Comparative linguistic structures Figurative language analysis Cultural-specific expression translation Lexical and semantic studies French-Bulgarian linguistic relations Project leadership includes: ALTA – Allophone Teacher Academy (2022-2025) "La science-source d'inspiration" project (2021-2022) "Aspects of the Translator's Profession" (2019-2020) "Platform for Language Industry" (2012-2014)

• Linguistics
• Bulgarian Language
• German Language
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Nikolay Petrov Stankov serves as a Lecturer at the Department of German and Dutch Studies within the Faculty of Modern Languages at the University of Veliko Tarnovo, specializing in comparative linguistic analysis of Bulgarian and German language structures. His research focuses on core areas of linguistics, with particular emphasis on: Morphology Typology Historical Linguistics Bulgarian Language Evolution German Language Systems Syntactic Development Recent publications demonstrate consistent exploration of morphological-typological profiles across both languages, alongside historical analysis of Bulgarian conjunctions, revealing patterns of language change from the 19th century to contemporary usage. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical philological applications. No scientific awards or major grants were documented in available sources. Professional activity is evidenced through publications in academic journals including Studia Philologica and Проглас, alongside an active ORCID profile (0009-0001-4743-2279). Information regarding student supervision, grant funding, or laboratory affiliations was not present in source materials. His communication channels include university and personal email accounts, with professional networking via Facebook.

• Biblical Studies
• Apocalyptic Literature
• Dead Sea Scrolls
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Assist. Prof. Ivan Iliev, PhD is affiliated with the Faculty of Theology at the University of Sofia , specifically within the Department of Bible Studies . His research bridges biblical scholarship, Slavonic translation studies, and patristic literature. Academic rank: Assistant Professor Contact: ian_ilye@theo.uni-sofia.bg Research interests include: Apocalyptic literature and its transmission in Slavic traditions Translation analysis of Hippolytus’ works into Old Church Slavonic Linguistic peculiarities in Slavonic biblical texts Medieval Slavic reception of patristic and biblical motifs Lexical and corpus-based studies of religious terminology Publication trends reveal a focus on the Book of Daniel, Hippolytus’ commentaries, and Slavonic linguistic adaptation across 15 years. His work combines textual analysis, lexicography, and historical theology.

• General and Indo-European Linguistics
• Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics
• History of the Spanish Language
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Prof. Maria Kitova-Vasileva is a Professor at the New Bulgarian University in the Department of Romance and Germanic Philology . With a career spanning decades, she specializes in General and Indo-European Linguistics , Comparative and Contrastive Linguistics of Romance Languages , and the History of the Spanish Language . Her research focuses on: Temporal and modal systems in Spanish and Bulgarian Historical morphosyntax of Romance languages Epistemic modality and posteriority markers Philological achievements in Renaissance and medieval periods Language teaching methodologies at university level Her 15 most recent publications (2012–2017) explore medieval Spanish grammatical structures, cross-linguistic comparisons with Bulgarian and Portuguese, and the evolution of philological thought. Her work bridges historical linguistics with cultural studies , including analyses of ancient writing systems and Enlightenment-era intellectual contributions. She has served as Editor-in-Chief of ФИЛОЛОГИЯ (1994–1999) and contributed to international journals like MOENIA . She has lectured at universities in Madrid, Stockholm, Salamanca, Barcelona , and other institutions across Spain and Latin America.

• Bulgarian Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Bulgarian Language for Foreigners
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Assoc. Prof. PhD Niya Ivanova Radeva serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Bulgarian Language at the Faculty of Modern Languages, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo. She maintains an active research profile with recent publications from 2024 and has participated in significant research projects related to Bulgarian language education. Dr. Radeva's research interests span multiple dimensions of Bulgarian linguistics, with particular focus on historical linguistics , Bulgarian onomastics (study of names), Bulgarian grammar , and language pedagogy for foreign learners. Her work examines linguistic phenomena from both contemporary and historical perspectives, analyzing texts from the Bulgarian National Revival period through modern usage. Her recent publications reveal consistent scholarly productivity across multiple linguistic subfields. The articles demonstrate her expertise in textual analysis of historical documents, contemporary language usage patterns, and specialized language teaching methodologies. Her research shows particular strength in examining naming conventions, grammatical structures in historical texts, and linguistic features of important Bulgarian literary and religious works. Dr. Radeva has participated in two major research projects: Development of a theoretical-practical model for creating Bulgarian language textbooks for foreigners in intensive learning conditions (2015-2016) and Comparative study of the language, literature, history and culture of Balkan peoples (2012-2014). These projects reflect her commitment to advancing Bulgarian language education and fostering international academic collaboration.

• Bulgarian Linguistics
• Balkan Languages
• Language Education
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Assoc. Prof. PhD Velin Dimitrov Petrov is a distinguished linguist at the Department of Modern Bulgarian Language within the Faculty of Modern Languages at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo. With a prolific academic career spanning over a decade, he has established himself as a leading scholar in Bulgarian linguistics, particularly focusing on morphological systems, Balkan language features, and historical developments in the Bulgarian language. Dr. Petrov's research interests encompass Bulgarian Linguistics, Balkan Languages, Language Education, Historical Linguistics, Comparative Linguistics, Morphology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics, Toponymy, and Corpus Linguistics. His work demonstrates a particular focus on collective nouns, grammatical gender systems, language contact phenomena between Bulgarian and Greek, and contemporary language changes in digital communication environments. His scholarship bridges traditional linguistic analysis with modern language phenomena, making significant contributions to understanding how Bulgarian language functions within the Balkan linguistic context. Analysis of Dr. Petrov's publication record from 2013-2023 reveals a consistent research trajectory focusing on morphological patterns, particularly collective nouns and their development in Bulgarian. His work shows increasing attention to contemporary language changes in digital communication, as evidenced by his 2021 study on capitalization in internet communication. He maintains strong connections with historical linguistics through studies of Naiden Gerov's dictionary and the contributions of scholars like Afanasy Selishchev, while simultaneously examining current language policy issues, as seen in his 2022 national roundtable on Bulgarian language problems. Dr. Petrov has participated in significant research projects including Подобряване възможностите за научноизследователска дейност (2024), Българският език в глобализиращия се свят (2022), and Езиково и езиковедско наследство (2017), demonstrating his commitment to advancing Bulgarian linguistic studies through collaborative research initiatives that address both contemporary challenges and historical foundations of the language.

• Bulgarian Linguistics
• Phraseology
• Computer Terminology
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Anita Ivanova Todoranova-Dushkova serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Modern Bulgarian Language within the Faculty of Modern Languages at St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo. Her academic work focuses on contemporary Bulgarian linguistics with particular attention to how digital communication and technological advancement influence language structure and usage. She actively participates in academic discourse through conference presentations and scholarly publications addressing current linguistic challenges in the digital age. Dr. Todoranova-Dushkova's research interests center on Bulgarian phraseology, computer terminology, spelling norms, and digital communication linguistics. Her work examines how modern technology affects traditional language structures, particularly in the areas of orthography and phraseological units. She conducts comparative analyses between Bulgarian and Romanian languages, exploring shared linguistic features and cultural connections through lexical items related to concepts like money, water, and bread. Her research increasingly addresses the intersection of artificial intelligence and language processing, investigating how computational approaches interact with human linguistic intuition. Her recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining digital language evolution, with numerous studies on how the digital generation approaches writing conventions, spelling norms, and technical terminology. She analyzes contemporary linguistic phenomena such as internet lexemes with computer-related roots (bug, crash) and investigates how crisis situations affect language use and humor. Her work bridges traditional linguistic scholarship with emerging digital communication patterns, making significant contributions to understanding modern Bulgarian language evolution. Dr. Todoranova-Dushkova regularly contributes to national and international academic conferences focused on digital transformation of education, language standardization, and phraseological studies. Her scholarly output appears in reputable Bulgarian academic journals and conference proceedings, demonstrating consistent research productivity through 2025. While specific information about her teaching responsibilities isn't detailed in the available materials, her position as Lecturer suggests active involvement in undergraduate language instruction. Her research focus on digital communication and modern language usage likely informs contemporary approaches to language teaching at the university level.

• Text Linguistics
• Linguoculturology
• Stylistics
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Galina Kurteva is an Associate Professor in the Department of New Bulgarian Studies at New Bulgarian University. She holds a Doctor of Philological Sciences degree from the Russian Academy of Sciences, with additional specializations from Sofia University and Beijing. She directs NBU's Summer School of Bulgarian Language and Culture and leads the Erasmus+ project "Bulgarian Language for Erasmus Students." Research Focus: Her work spans text linguistics, linguoculturology, sociolinguistics, and intercultural communication. She investigates grammatical category acquisition (gender, number, definiteness) in Bulgarian by foreign learners, particularly Russian speakers, and develops pedagogical frameworks aligned with European language standards. Publications: Her 15 most recent works (2016-2009) focus on Bulgarian grammar pedagogy, error analysis in second language acquisition, and CEFR-aligned assessment design. Key themes include morphological challenges for Russian learners, test development for A1-B2 levels, and linguoculturological factors in language teaching. Projects & Leadership: Coordinated China-focused linguistics collaborations (2001-2007) Participated in international seminars (Turin, Vienna, Salzburg, Moscow) Led ALTE membership initiatives for Bulgarian language testing Manages ongoing Erasmus+ program for Bulgarian language education

• Psycholinguistics
• Intercultural Communication
• Translation Studies
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Maria Grozeva is a Professor of Modern German Language at the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski. She holds a Doctorate in Philological Sciences and teaches courses in morphology, syntax, lexicology of German, psycholinguistics, simultaneous and consecutive translation, sociolinguistic and psycholinguistic issues in translation, and text linguistics. She has delivered lectures at universities in Rijeka (Croatia), Maribor (Slovenia), and Leipzig (Germany). Her research focuses on comparative linguistics, text linguistics, foreign language education, and language acquisition. She has authored books such as Coherence of the Scientific Discourse (2010) and Language in the Internet (2012), and over 120 studies published internationally. She is also a compiler and editor of academic publications, expert reviewer, and project leader in international research initiatives. Current courses include BCLB531 Psycholinguistics and OOOK159 Intercultural Communication.

• Contemporary Bulgarian Language
• Teaching Bulgarian as a Foreign Language
• Translation Theory and Practice
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Associate Professor Ivana Davidkov, PhD, holds the position of Head Assistant at the Department of New Bulgarian Studies, New Bulgarian University (NBU). Her academic background includes a PhD in Philology (2016, Sofia University), a Master's (2008) and Bachelor's (2006) in Bulgarian Language and Literature from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. Research Focus: Contemporary Bulgarian language, translation theory/practice, comparative Slavic linguistics, dialectology, onomastics, sociolinguistics. Award: 2017 award for her monograph on grammatical transformations in literary translation between Serbo-Bulgarian parallels. Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles and a monograph focusing on Slavic comparative grammar, translation challenges, Bulgarian-Serb language contact, dialectal features, and onomastic studies. Teaching: Leads the BULB536 seminar on Bulgarian phonology and lexicology. Professional Roles: Member of the editorial board of 'Bulgarski Yazik i Literatura,' and the Association of Bulgarian Language Teachers for Foreigners.

• Historical Linguistics
• Comparative Linguistics
• Romance Languages
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Prof. Maria Kitova-Vasileva holds the rank of Professor at New Bulgarian University's Department of Romance and German Studies. She teaches courses in historical linguistics and comparative language studies. With dual doctorates (1983 PhD and 2002 DSc), her career spans over five decades, including academic leadership roles and international collaborations. She specializes in Spanish historical linguistics, comparative Romance language studies, and epistemic modality systems. Education: PhD (1983) and DSc (2002) in Philology from Sofia University International affiliations: International Association for Spanish Language History, International Association of Spanish Language Educators Editorial roles: Chief editor of Filologia (1994-1999), Coleccion Linguistica (2001) Her research focuses on modal categories, temporal reference systems, and the historical development of Romance languages. Over 50+ publications include monographs on Spanish verb systems and edited volumes on linguistic theory. She has lectured at universities in Madrid, Stockholm, Salamanca, and Lugo.