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Boris Dralyuk, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Tulsa, where he also holds the Presidential Professor of English & Creative Writing title. A poet, translator, and critic, he bridges literary traditions across Russian and Ukrainian diaspora communities, with a focus on exile narratives, historical trauma, and intercultural dialogue. His work intersects with roles as Editor-in-Chief of Nimrod International Journal and former Editor-in-Chief of the Los Angeles Review of Books.
- Education: Ph.D. in Slavic Languages and Literatures from UCLA
Dralyuk’s research interests center on poetry and translation, particularly works by émigré writers from Eastern Europe. His recent projects include translating Alexander Voloshin’s Sidetracked: Exile in Hollywood (forthcoming 2026) and Vernon Duke’s Passport to Paris and Los Angeles Poems, which explore displacement and cultural reinvention. His poetry, such as My Hollywood and Other Poems (2022), melds personal reflections on Ukrainian identity with broader themes of war and resilience.
Scientific Awards include:
- 2024 American Academy of Arts and Letters Literature Award
- 2022 National Book Critics Circle Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize
- 2020 Washington Monthly Kukula Award for Nonfiction Book Reviewing
Dralyuk’s editorial leadership spans the Los Angeles Review of Books and Nimrod International Journal, amplifying voices in transnational literature. His teaching at the University of Tulsa and lectures in Paris reflect his commitment to literary education and cultural preservation.
