معرفی
Dr. Orçun Alpay is a Lecturer in the Department of Russian Language and Literature at Artvin Coruh University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, a position he has held since 2022. Previously, he served as a Research Assistant at Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi (2016–2022) and Gazi Üniversitesi (2011–2016). His academic trajectory demonstrates consistent focus on Slavic literatures and institutional service.
Education:
- PhD in Russian Language and Literature, Gazi University (2014–2019)
- MA in Russian Language and Literature, Gazi University (2010–2013)
- BA in Slavic Languages and Literatures, Ankara University (2004–2009)
Research Focus: Dr. Alpay specializes in Russian literary studies with emphasis on postmodernism, Soviet literature, and cross-cultural analysis. His work explores themes like biblical symbolism in Russian texts, urban narratives, and comparative analyses between Russian authors (e.g., Dostoevsky, Tolstoy) and global literary figures. Gender studies and sociopolitical contexts in literature constitute secondary research pillars.
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2015–2024) reveal concentrated scholarship on Dostoevsky's legacy in Turkish academia, postmodern reinterpretations of Russian classics, and comparative Russo-Western literary frameworks. Methodologies blend textual analysis with cultural theory, frequently examining 19th–21st century works through lenses of memory studies, urbanism, and intertextuality.
Administrative Leadership:
- Department Head, Artvin Coruh University (2022–Present)
- Erasmus/Farabi/Mevlana Program Coordinator, Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi (2017–2022)
