Lynne Ikach

Lynne Ikach is a Professor of Russian in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages at Cornell College, where she teaches Russian language, literature, and culture courses while serving as program advisor for Russian and Russian Studies and faculty advisor to the Russian Club.

Education:

• PhD in Slavic Languages and Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• MA in Slavic Languages and Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• BA in Russian Studies, Grand Valley State Colleges

Her research examines the intersection of politics and the arts, focusing on how autobiographies and memoirs function within culture. She analyzes Soviet-era narratives including diaries of the Tolstoy family, spy memoirs, and contemporary phenomena like the Pussy Riot case, exploring how personal accounts shape public perception and power dynamics.

Academic Service:

• Chair, Programs Committee (2020-)
• Chair, Faculty Council (2017-19)
• Department Chair (2000-03, 2013-15, 2018-19)
• English Language Support Coordinator (1999-present)

She actively contributes to professional organizations including AATSEEL, ACTR, ASEEES, and AAUP through conference presentations and committee work.