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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.
