Tatiana LEKOVA

Tatiana LEKOVA is an Associate Professor specializing in Slavic Studies at the University of Naples 'L'Orientale', Department of Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies. She focuses on Bulgarian language and literature, teaching courses across multiple programs including Comparative Literatures and Cultures, Linguistic and Cultural Mediation, European and American Languages and Literatures, and Political Sciences and International Relations.

Her research interests span Slavic Studies, Bulgarian Language, Bulgarian Literature, Comparative Linguistics, Slavic Philology, and Bulgarian Cultural Studies. Professor LEKOVA has published extensively on Bulgarian language and literature topics, with a particular focus on historical and contemporary aspects of Slavic scholarship. Her work often examines the intersection of language, literature, and cultural identity within the Slavic world.

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong engagement with contemporary Slavic literary trends, historical developments in Slavic studies, and the cultural significance of Bulgarian language and literature. Her research shows particular attention to the historical context of Slavic philology, biblical terminology in Slavic languages, and the evolution of Bulgarian language studies over the past century.

Professor LEKOVA has been instrumental in organizing international conferences on Slavic literatures and Bulgarian studies, including events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Bulgarian language chair at the University 'L'Orientale'. Her scholarly contributions reflect a deep commitment to advancing the understanding of Bulgarian language and culture within the broader context of Slavic and European studies.