Nina Shkolnik

Nina Shkolnik is a Lecturer in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Michigan, where she teaches Russian language and literature and contributes to cultural programming.

Education:

• M.S. in Library Science and Bibliography, Kishinev State University

Research and Teaching Focus:

Shkolnik specializes in Russian language pedagogy and Russian literature, with a particular emphasis on integrating cultural immersion through drama and film. Her work supports undergraduate education in Russian studies and fosters engagement with Russian traditions and Soviet-era media.

She has led student productions of plays adapted from Soviet films and literature, such as "Garage" and "Office Romance," as part of the Russian 302 & 402 curriculum. These projects aim to deepen students' linguistic and cultural understanding through performance.

Shkolnik is also actively involved in organizing cultural events such as Maslenitsa, a traditional Russian holiday celebration, which provides students with experiential learning opportunities.

Affiliations:

• Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES)
• Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Michigan

Contact & Office:

• Office: 3020 MLB, 812 East Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1275
• Phone: 734.763.0239
• Email: shkolnik@umich.edu