New Faculty 2014: Molly Thomasy Blasing
The Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures is excited to welcome Associate Professor Molly Thomasy Blasing to its faculty!
russian studies
Effects of Secession: UK Professors on Historic and Cultural Contexts of Ukraine
University of Kentucky professors Karen Petrone and Jeanmarie Rouhier-Willoughby have helped bring a distinctly Russian flavor to UK. In addition to their departments, they are both a part of the Russian Studies program and helped organize 2012's Russian-themed Passport to the World events.
'Bulgakov's Dreams' Become Reality at UK
The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre in collaboration with UK's Russian Studies Program and the Department of History will present Bulgakov's Dreams, a drama on the life of the Soviet writer.
WUKY's "UK Perspectives" Continues Discussion of 'Reimagining Russia's Realms'
WUKY's "UK Perspectives" focuses on the people and programs of the University of Kentucky and is hosted by WUKY General Manager Tom Godell. Today's program is a continuation of last week's conversation about "Reimagining Russia's Realms," the College of Arts and Sciences' in-depth examination of the people, art, cultures and homelands of Eurasia.
Above and Beyond: Air Force ROTC with Cadet Tyler Welch
Tyler Welch is an Air Force ROTC senior majoring in Russian Studies. Arts & Science's Jonathan Beam recently sat down with Tyler to discuss his experiences in Russian Studies and Air Force ROTC, as well as his ambitions to be an Air Force fighter pilot. For more information about Air Force ROTC, visit http://afrotc.as.uky.edu.
This podcast was produced by Sam Burchett.
Retired UK Professor Wins Outstanding Contribution to the Profession Award for 2011
Professor Gerald Janecek continues to achieve excellence beyond A&S
Gulag Labor and the Moscow Canal: Cynthia Ruder
Cynthia Ruder is a professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. She teaches Russian language classes and has a particular research interest in the Moscow Canal. Built in the 1930s during Stalin’s regime, the canal has a rich history.
