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Evgeny Dobrenko is a Full Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on Soviet and Stalinist cultural history, with a particular emphasis on Socialist Realism, multinational literature, and the aesthetics of political regimes. He has held editorial roles in over 20 international journals, including Slavic Literatures and Novoe Literaturnoe Obozrenie . His recent work explores the cultural dynamics of Stalinism, the Soviet literary canon, and the global reception of Eastern European literature. Dobrenko is fluent in Russian and English and has contributed to editorial boards worldwide. His research projects include Aesthetics of Stalinism and Literary Pax Sovietica , examining Soviet cultural imperialism and the institutionalization of literature. He has published extensively on topics such as late Stalinist cinema, Soviet literary policy, and the historiography of socialist realism. His 2020 monograph Late Stalinism: The Aesthetics of Politics analyzes the interplay between cultural production and political power in the Soviet Union. Prof. Dobrenko actively participates in international peer-review panels for institutions like the European Research Council and the British Academy. His work bridges Slavic studies with comparative cultural frameworks, offering critical insights into the intersections of literature, power, and ideology in 20th-century Eastern Europe.

• Soviet Literature
• Stalinist Aesthetics
• Socialist Realism
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Anna Bodrova is an Associate Professor at the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies, Sapienza University of Rome. Her academic work focuses on Slovenian language and literature, with a specialization in travelogue studies, cultural analysis, and gender themes in Eastern European and Yugoslav literature. Research Interests Slavic Language and Literature Travelogue Studies Cultural Analysis Gender Studies Comparative Literature Intertextuality Recent Publications & Trends Her recent publications analyze border phenomena in Alma Karlin's works, multicultural tensions in Slovenian literature, and gendered representations in 20th-century travelogues. Key themes include the intersection of patriotism and feminism, spatial structures in autobiographical writings, and the sociolinguistic evolution of Slavic urban centers like Kiev. Scientific Awards No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Teaching Responsibilities Prof. Bodrova teaches advanced courses in Slovenian literature, language, and translation at Sapienza University, with a focus on linguistic, literary, and translation sciences.

• Slavic Language and Literature
• Travelogue Studies
• Cultural Analysis
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Nicoletta Cabassi is an Associate Professor at the University of Parma's Department of Humanities, Social and Cultural Industries. She specializes in Slavic philology, comparative literature, and cultural-historical connections between Italy, the Balkans, and Slavic nations. Her research explores 18th-century Serbian and Russian literature, reception of 'low genres' among Slavic cultures, and interactions between Slavic and Mediterranean regions. Education: First-class graduate in Modern Languages and Humanities (University of Parma), Ph.D. in Slavic Comparative Literatures (University of Milan). Teaching: Russian language and literature, Slavic philology, and cultural studies across various programs at the University of Parma since 2004-2005. Prior Experience: Assistant Professor at the University of Bari; conducted research in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Belgrade; attended advanced linguistic studies at the University of Belgrade and Academy of Sciences. Her publications address gender studies, translation theory, and historical-cultural intersections between Italy and Slavic regions. She received a prestigious two-year scholarship for her work on South Slavic and Italian relations.

• Slavic Philology
• Comparative Literature
• Cultural and Historical Relations
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Mario Caramitti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in Russian literature and language. He teaches a diverse range of courses including Russian Literature II, Russian Language and Literature I, Russian Studies, and Russian Translation III across multiple degree programs such as Languages, Cultures, Literatures, Translation; Linguistics; English and Anglo-American Studies; and Linguistic and Intercultural Mediation. Professor Caramitti's research interests focus on Russian literary tradition spanning from the 19th to 21st centuries. His scholarly work demonstrates particular expertise in authors such as Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Gogol, Chekhov, Nabokov, and contemporary writers like Maria Stepanova and Mikhail Shishkin. His teaching portfolio includes specialized courses on Turgenev's short prose, Chekhov's dramaturgy, twentieth-century Russian poetry, and Gogol's genius. His extensive publication record reveals a strong focus on literary criticism, with numerous essays published primarily in ALIAS SUNDAY and academic journals. The analysis of his recent publications shows a consistent engagement with Russian literary tradition, examining both canonical works and contemporary developments. His work often explores narrative structure, psychological depth in characterization, and the interplay between historical context and literary creation. Professor Caramitti maintains an active academic schedule with office hours through September 2025 and current Google Classroom pages for the 2024-25 academic year, teaching courses such as 'Twentieth-century Russian poetry,' 'The extraordinary modernity of Gogol's genius,' 'Russian Studies,' and 'Russian Translation III.' His teaching locations include the Ex Vetrerie Sciarra building at via dei Volsci 122 in Rome.

• Russian Literature
• Slavic Studies
• Literary Criticism
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Giuseppina Larocca is a Tenured Professor of Slavic Studies at the University of Macerata , where she joined in 2019 after serving as a Research Fellow (2011-2014, 2019-2022). She has held adjunct/visiting roles at Universities of Florence, Pisa, Siena, and international institutions like Columbia University and the University of Oxford. PhD in Slavic Philology (University of Pisa, 2011) Expertise: 19th-20th Century Russian Prose, Emigration Literature, Intellectual History, and Literary Theory Editorial Roles: Section Editor for 'Russian Studies' in Studi Slavistici (2024-present), former editor of ROBINBa project monographs Her 15 most recent articles (2024-2023) focus on Russian emigration in Italy, Soviet dissent publishing (e.g., Di fronte e attraverso series), Turgenev’s Italian reception, and archival studies in Moscow/St. Petersburg. Key journals include Slavic and East European Journal and Enthymema . Scientific Awards & Collaborations: Recipient of international research fellowships (Harriman Institute, Queen Mary University), member of PRIN and ROBINBa projects, and co-editor of Universum versus (2013), a foundational text on Russian formalist theory.

• 19th-20th Century Russian Prose
• Russian Emigration Literature
• Russian Intellectual History
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Ilaria Sicari is a Research Fellow at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in Slavic Studies with a focus on Soviet literature, cultural Cold War dynamics, and transnational literary circulation. She holds a PhD in Slavic Studies from Ca' Foscari University (2017) and has taught Russian literature at the Universities of Bologna, Florence, and Pisa. Her current Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship explores Tamizdat (underground Soviet literature dissemination) through the TAMIZDAT project, collaborating with Stanford University and Leiden University. Research Institutes: Digital and Cultural Heritage, International Studies Key Projects: On the Two Sides of the Iron Curtain , Banned Books from Russia and Eastern Europe Her research emphasizes socio-cultural actors in literary circulation, including translators, editors, and dissidents. Major interests include Soviet censorship, dissident literature, and the reception of foreign literature in the USSR. She has published widely on Italo Calvino's Soviet reception, Soviet human rights movements, and Cold War cultural diplomacy. Recent articles examine Tamizdat publishing strategies in Italy, Soviet psychiatric abuse, and Cold War paratextual propaganda. She contributes to digital archives on banned Soviet texts and is affiliated with the Italian and international Slavic studies associations (AIS, ASEEES, AATSEEL).

• Soviet Literature
• Cultural Cold War
• Translation Studies
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Cristiano Diddi is a Full Professor at the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies, Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in Slavic Philology and Cultural Interactions. His research focuses on Byzantine-Slavic relations, textual criticism of Old Slavic texts, and translation history. Academic Leadership: Editor of Europa Orientalis and co-editor of the Leo - Laboratorio Est/Ovest series. Scientific Honors: President of the Italian Association of Slavists (2019-2025), National Scientific Qualification Commission member (2021-2023), and International Committee of Slavists representative for Italy. His publications span Slavic textual traditions, Dostoevsky's modernity, and Balkan cultural dynamics. Recent works address translation theory, Old Slavic manuscripts, and Slavic-European cultural exchanges. Key Collaborations: Co-authored studies with V. Nosilia and M. Piacentini on post-1989 Slavic cinema, and co-edited volumes on Slavic studies in Italy.

• Slavic Philology
• Byzantine-Slavic Cultural Relations
• Latin-Germanic Cultural Interactions
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Oxana Pachlovska is an Associate Professor at the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies , Sapienza University of Rome. Her research focuses on Ukrainian literature , Slavic intercultural dialogue , and European cultural identity in post-Soviet contexts. She teaches remotely in the 2024-2025 academic year due to force majeure, with courses including Fundamentals of Slavic Interculture and Ukrainian Literature I/III . Contact: oxana.pachlovska@uniroma1.it | pachlovska@gmail.com . Research Trends : Recent publications analyze Ukrainian literary responses to European integration Post-Soviet identity Mythological narratives Political symbolism Her work emphasizes the interplay between cultural memory and contemporary geopolitical discourses.

• Ukrainian Literature
• Slavic Studies
• Intercultural Communication
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Aleksander Naumow is an Honorary Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice in the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. Born in 1949 in Orneta, Poland, into an Orthodox priest's family, he has dedicated his academic career to Slavic studies with a focus on Orthodox Slavic literature and culture from the 9th to 18th centuries. His expertise spans Serbian and Croatian language and culture, Slavic philology, Church Slavonic literature, and Eastern European Church history. Professor Naumow completed his education at Jagellonian University in Krakow (1966-71) where he later began his teaching and research career. He also taught at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan starting in 1995. His international experience includes positions as a language lecturer in Belgrade (1974-77) and Pisa (1980-84), and as a visiting professor at Genoa (1984-85), Yale University (1988), University of California-Berkeley (1991, 2000), and Ca' Foscari University (1996). His research interests center on Orthodox Slavic literature, Church Slavonic studies, and the cultural history of Eastern Europe. Naumow has made significant contributions to understanding Bible translations into Slavic languages, the Cyril and Methodius tradition, and the literary heritage of Orthodox Slavs. His work bridges linguistic, historical, and religious perspectives on Slavic cultures. Analysis of Naumow's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on Slavic religious literature, particularly Church Slavonic texts, hagiography, and Bible translations. His work spans multiple Slavic languages and regions, with notable attention to Serbian, Bulgarian, and Macedonian traditions. The publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining philology, religious studies, and cultural history to examine Slavic literary traditions from medieval to contemporary periods. Professor Naumow has authored numerous scholarly works that have established him as a leading authority in Slavic Orthodox studies. His extensive publication record includes monographs, edited volumes, and over 100 articles covering diverse aspects of Slavic literary and religious history. His scholarly contributions have significantly advanced understanding of Orthodox Slavic cultural heritage and its transmission across centuries. Throughout his career, Naumow has supervised numerous students and participated in various academic collaborations across Europe. His international scholarly network includes institutions in Poland, Italy, Serbia, Bulgaria, and the United States, reflecting the transnational nature of his research focus on Slavic cultural connections across Eastern Europe.

• Slavic Philology
• Orthodox Slavic Literature
• Church Slavonic
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Eleonora Malykhina is a university lecturer, interpreter, and translator with expertise in Russian and Italian linguistics, literature, and intercultural communication. She holds a Doctor of Philological Sciences (PhD) from Moscow State University and the University of Bologna, specializing in Russian literature of the 20th century. Currently, she serves as a lecturer at the University of International Studies of Rome (UNINT) and a linguistic expert at the University of Rome 'La Sapienza'. Her professional roles include teaching Russian language and literature, linguistic mediation, and interpreting for high-profile figures such as former ambassadors, musicians, and cultural institutions. Education : Master's in Philology & Teaching Russian (Moscow State University, 2010) PhD in Russian Literature (Moscow State University & University of Bologna, 2013) Certifications in translation, teaching Italian to foreigners, and bilingual education (various institutions, 2016–2019) Her research focuses on translation studies, Slavic linguistics, and comparative literature. She has authored monographs and essays on Russian didactics and Italian-Russian cultural exchanges, including translations of Grazia Deledda's works. She is a certified interpreter for legal, cultural, and artistic events, collaborating with institutions like the Vatican Museums and opera houses. Her professional network includes work for Enel Gas, RAI, and Aeroflot, alongside teaching roles at schools for bilingual children and Moscow State University (2009–2014). She is affiliated with UNITALIA (interpreters' association) and serves as an official tester for the 'Parola Russa' school.

• Interpreting and translations from and into Russian
• Interpreting and translation in the musical and theatrical fields
• Certified and technical-scientific translations
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Silvia Toscano is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Letters and Philosophy, where she is affiliated with the Department of Modern Literature and Culture. She specializes in Slavic Philology with a focus on Russian language, literature, and culture. Her teaching responsibilities include Slavic Philology for Linguistics students and Russian Language courses for multiple degree programs. Her educational background includes: Graduated in Classics from the University of Pisa in 1981 with thesis "The Slavic Treatise on the Eight Parts of Speech and Byzantine Sources" Specialized in Slavic Philology with scholarships at Kliment Ochridski University of Sofia (Bulgaria) in 1982 and Moscow State University (MGU) in 1983 Professor Toscano's research spans multiple areas of Slavic studies with particular emphasis on Old Russian literature, the development of Russian political thought during the formation of the unified state (late 15th-early 17th centuries), and the work of Saints Cyril and Methodius. Her work examines the reception of Cyril-Methodian legacy across Slavic countries, medieval Slavic apocryphal literature, and Slavic linguistic thought from medieval to premodern periods. She has also investigated Rome's representation in 19th century Russian poetry and Russian-Italian contrastive linguistics. Toscano's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on foundational texts of Russian literature and history. Her work demonstrates expertise in translating and analyzing primary sources from Old Russian literature, including religious texts like Ilarion's "Sermon on Law and Grace" and hagiographic works such as Nestor's "Life of Feodosij Pecherskij." She has made significant contributions to understanding the "Moscow Third Rome" theory and the Cyril-Methodian legacy across Slavic cultures. Her scholarship combines philological precision with historical contextualization. Professor Toscano has served in significant academic roles: Coordinator of the Russian Linguistics and Culture curriculum within the Doctoral Program in Documentary, Linguistic, and Literary Sciences at Sapienza University since 2018 Member of the Doctoral Program in Documentary, Linguistic, and Literary Sciences since 2006 Coordinator of the PRIN 2020 project "OpeRus: La letteratura russa attraverso le Opere" Previously led the research project "Roma e Russia nel Novecento" (2018-2020) She has been instrumental in organizing numerous academic events and conferences, including the "Rimskie Kirillo-Mefodievskie Chtenija" (Rome Cyril-Methodian Readings) in collaboration with Moscow State University. She has coordinated doctoral seminars on Russian literature and has been actively involved in the Italian Association of Slavists since 1987, serving as a referee for prestigious A-class journals.

• Old Russian Literature
• Russian Political Thought
• Cyril and Methodius Studies
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Emilio Mari is an Associate Professor in the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies at Sapienza University of Rome. Specializing in Russian language, literature, and culture, his academic work bridges literary analysis, cultural anthropology, and urban ethnography with particular focus on folklore studies and Soviet cultural history. His research interests include: Russian and Soviet folklore traditions Provincial and urban cultural landscapes in Russian literature Petersburg studies and dacha culture Kolkhoz literature and Soviet cultural policy Relationships between literature and visual arts in the Slavic context Contemporary urban folklore Mari's scholarly output reveals a consistent thematic focus on how space, culture, and power intersect in Russian contexts. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in analyzing folklore adaptations in urban environments, particularly in St. Petersburg, and examining how regional identities are constructed in literature. His translations of Yuri Lotman's works have made significant Russian theoretical texts accessible to Italian scholars. As an educator, Dr. Mari teaches Russian Language courses (I, II, and III) and Russian Literature and Culture to students in the Mediazione Linguistica e Interculturale and Lingue, Culture, Letterature, Traduzione programs. He serves as academic mobility coordinator for France and Eastern Europe, advising students on Erasmus+ exchanges, and maintains active engagement through Google Classroom platforms for all his courses.

• Russian Literature
• Slavic Studies
• Folklore Studies
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Luigi Marinelli is Full Professor at the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies of Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in Polish Language and Literature. He teaches courses like Polish Literature III and Polish Language I , with lectures held in the Marco Polo Building (3rd floor, Lab 4 & 5). PhD in Slavic Studies (Sapienza, 1991) MA in Polish Language and Literature (Florence, 1983) His research spans Polish literary history from the Middle Ages to contemporary, with emphasis on intercultural dynamics, translation studies, and gender/minority discourses. Recent publications focus on Czeslaw Milosz's Dantism, the Esau Complex in European literatures, and Polish avant-garde movements. Scientific Awards include the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship and the Italian Ambassador's Cultural Medal. He co-organized the 2022 international conference on minor/major cultural hierarchies. Articles reveal interdisciplinary engagement: 12 out of 15 focus on Polish-Italian intertextuality, Renaissance comparative studies, and postmodern translation theories. Subfields include cybernetic art, interwar intellectual networks, and ethical dimensions of canonical texts.

• Polish Language and Literature
• Polish Studies
• General Slavic Studies
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Emilia Magnanini is a retired Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice's Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies. Her academic work focuses on Slavic studies, Russian literature, and linguistic pedagogy. She has contributed to Russian language education through textbooks like Grammatica russa and authored studies analyzing cultural representations in works like Tolstoy's Anna Karenina . Her research explores intercultural literary exchanges and European cultural dynamics in Russian literature. Publications span literary translations, scholarly articles in comparative literature, and conference proceedings on topics such as cultural identity and narrative techniques. She has held an office at Ca' Bernardo campus and maintains a professional website. No current advising or grant information is listed, though her contributions to Russian studies and language education remain significant.

• Slavic Studies
• Russian Literature
• Linguistics
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Alessandro Maria Bruni is a Full Professor of Slavic Studies at the University of Naples "L'Orientale," where he is affiliated with the Department of Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies. His academic work focuses on Slavic philology with special emphasis on Old Church Slavonic texts and their transmission. Professor Bruni has made major scholarly contributions to Palaeoslavistics with a special focus on textual criticism, Cyrillic palaeography and codicology, Historical linguistics, as well as on the comparative study of manuscript traditions in different languages. His research has extensively explored the Byzantine and Slavonic Corpus of the Homilies (λόγοι) of Gregory of Nazianzus, including three monographs and several papers in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also developed new approaches in the study of the Slavonic translations of the Old Testament that demonstrate their text-critical value for philological inquiry into the Septuagint and the Hebrew Bible, involving comprehensive investigation of Slavonic manuscript traditions combined with Greek originals and other Eastern Christian traditions like Old Georgian. Professor Bruni's work shows a consistent focus on the textual transmission of Old Church Slavonic writings, particularly examining how ancient traits of Old Church Slavonic vocabulary and syntax appear in manuscripts from the 14th-16th centuries, challenging the traditional focus on earlier Glagolitic and Cyrillic manuscripts from the 10th-11th centuries. His research aims to re-evaluate the literary patrimony of Slavia Christiana through more comprehensive examination of textual transmission. His scientific achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards including Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (2006-2008) Membership at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton (2012-2013) Visiting Scholar status at the University of Oxford (2021-2022) Election as a foreign member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (2025) As Principal Investigator of the PRIN 2022 research project "The Transmission of Old Church Slavonic Texts" since 2023, Professor Bruni leads a significant research initiative funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. He also serves on editorial boards of several scholarly journals including PALAEOBULGARICA and SDVIG/SHIFT, and has supervised research fellows including KALASHNIKOVA OLGA and STANKOV ROSTISLAV ALEXANDROV. Professor Bruni is actively involved in academic leadership, having been elected program chair for "The Transmission of Old Church Slavonic Texts" conference scheduled for June 2025, further demonstrating his standing as a leading scholar in the field of Slavic philology and textual studies.

• Slavic Studies
• Slavistics
• Palaeoslavistics
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