Kathryn Duda

Kathryn Duda is an Assistant Professor of Russian Studies at Mercyhurst University, affiliated with the Department of Anthropology and World Languages. Her research focuses on the Gulag system, 20th-century Russian motherhood, youth culture, and dissent communities, alongside contributions to Russian language pedagogy.

• Professional Affiliations: Director of Russian Studies, Critical Language Scholarship Reader

Research Interests:
The Gulag system, Soviet-era dissent, youth culture, and pedagogical methodologies in Russian language instruction.

Scientific Awards & Grants:

• Title VI Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program grant (2019)
• Campus Compact for Higher Education and Global Responsibility grant (2017)

Teaching & Volunteer Experience:
Previously taught English as a second language in Sokolov, Czechia, and volunteered at Metro Achievement Center in Chicago, instructing ACT prep and junior high math.