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Ana Rimar Simunovic serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Ruthenian Studies, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad. Her academic career has developed within this institution where she progressed from doctoral student to faculty member, maintaining a strong focus on Slavic minority languages and literatures. She teaches a comprehensive curriculum covering Ruthenian oral literature, 20th century Ruthenian literature across multiple genres, and Ukrainian literature in relation to Ruthenian traditions.
- Undergraduate studies in Ruthenian language and literature (2014)
- Master's degree in Ruthenian language and literature (2015)
- Doctoral studies in language and literature (module: literature), enrolled 2015
Dr. Simunovic's research centers on Ruthenian and Ukrainian literary traditions with particular emphasis on national identity formation, literary influences, and minority language preservation. Her scholarly work demonstrates deep engagement with Mikhail Kovač's literary contributions and broader Rusyn cultural identity. She has established herself as a significant voice in Slavic minority studies through her analyses of literary representations of identity, exile, and cultural preservation.
Her publication record reveals consistent scholarly output from 2013-2019, with a concentration of work between 2017-2019. Her research demonstrates thematic continuity focused on Rusyn national identity, literary influences (particularly Ukrainian writers on Rusyn literature), and the preservation of cultural heritage through literary expression. The geographic scope of her research extends across Serbia, Ukraine, and Slovakia, reflecting the transnational nature of Rusyn cultural studies.
- Award for best student of Faculty of Philosophy (2014)
- Award of University of Novi Sad for completed studies (2013/14)
- Scholarship holder of Fund for Young Talents 'Dositeja'
- Scholarship holder of Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development (2016-2019)
Dr. Simunovic has been actively engaged in the research project 'Discourses of Minority Languages, Literature and Culture in Southeast and Central Europe' since 2016. Her scholarly contributions extend beyond traditional academic boundaries through her work as a translator of contemporary Ukrainian dramas and as a columnist addressing linguistic issues in the Ruthenian language. She maintains an international scholarly presence through participation in conferences across Eastern Europe.
