Fatimat Zhiletezheva

Fatimat Zhiletezheva serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Russian at Bogazici University, specializing in Russian language instruction for non-native speakers with expertise in pedagogical methodologies and linguistic theory.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences, Kabardey-Balkar State University (2000)
• M.A. in Linguistics, Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University (2007)
• B.A. in Linguistics, Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University (2006)
• Advanced degree in Russian Language for Foreigners, Pyatigorsk State University (2021)

Professional certifications encompass CELTA, DELTA, TESOL/TEFL, TORFL (2019), and Method of Teaching Foreign Languages (Moscow State University, 2010).

Her research centers on language acquisition mechanisms and evidence-based teaching strategies for Russian as a foreign language, with emphasis on curriculum development for diverse learner profiles. Current work focuses on integrating modern linguistic theory with classroom practice to enhance non-native speaker proficiency.