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Polina Barskova is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley's Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures. Her work bridges scholarship and creative writing, focusing on Russian literature and cultural history with a specialization in Leningrad Siege studies. She holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and a BA from St. Petersburg State University.
Education:
- BA, Classics, State University of Petersburg, Russia
- MA and PhD, Slavic Department, University of California, Berkeley
Her research explores the intersection of urban disaster aesthetics and cultural production, particularly through her monograph Besieged Leningrad (2016) and edited volumes on Leningrad's cultural history. She has published thirteen poetry collections in Russian and multiple works in English translation, including This Lamentable City (2014) and Air Raid (2021).
Awards:
- Andrey Bely Prize (2015) for Living Pictures
Barskova's creative work often engages with visual culture and historical memory, while her scholarly publications analyze the cultural responses to urban crises. She maintains a prolific output in both academic and literary spheres, contributing to Slavic studies through translation and editorial projects.
