Igor Cintula

Igor Cintula, PhD, is an assistant professor with a focus on Slavic languages and translation studies at the Faculty of Arts, Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. His roles include university teacher, department study advisor, translation and interpreting practice coordinator, ECTS coordinator, and department website administrator. He specializes in Russian literature, translation theory, and Slovak-Russian cultural connections.

• Education: PhD in Russian Language and Culture (University of St. Cyril and Methodius, Trnava, 2022)
• Research Focus: Old Russian literature, 19th-20th century Russian prose, comparative literary studies, and translation methodologies

Current projects include axiological aspects in Ivan Sergeyevich Shmelov's prose (2024-2026) and a study on female translators in the Central Slovak region (2025-2027). He actively participates in academic service through memberships in the Association of Russianists of Slovakia and editorial boards.