Deep dive into the Russian literature with your Slavic studies professor!

From 48.56 $ /h

Russian literature is captivating, complex, beautiful... But also essential for understanding Russian language, culture and even its current situation. As Yevtushenko said, "In Russia a poet is more than just a poet". And this is why learning more about Russian literature is essential. As a scholar in the area of Russian studies, I've written quite a few articles on that matter, and I'm happy to share my expertise with you!

Location

Online from Belgium

About Me

Hi there and welcome! My name is Vladimir, and I'm here to make your journey in learning Russian easier and more enjoyable!

I live and work in Belgium, but I was born in the USSR, so I’m both a native speaker and a seasoned linguist. I hold a PhD in Slavic Studies and East European Studies, which I earned at KU Leuven in Belgium.

For many years, I’ve taught students at some of the most prestigious universities in Europe, and I’ve had the pleasure of working (and still do!) at my alma mater, KU Leuven, the Brussels Diplomatic Academy, and the College of Europe. But what I love most is teaching – seeing motivated students achieve their goals!

Whether your aim is professional growth or personal development, I will guide you step by step through the beauty (and complexities!) of the Russian language.

Education

University of Leuven (Belgium) - PhD in East European and Slavonic studies, specialized on Russian language and culture (graduated in 2015)

Bashkir State University (Russia) - Master in Russian language and literature. (graduated in 2007)

Experience / Qualifications

KU Leuven: 2009 (Belgium) - ... - associate research fellow, docent Russian language and literature

College of Europe (Belgium): 2021 - ... professor, International Relations and Diplomacy.

Individual language tutor: 2014 - .... - teaching Russian language for professionals.

Centrum For Russian Studies (Belgium): 2015 - 2018. - developing and deploying Russian language, culture and history study programmes.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Russian

Dutch

Skills

Russian

Literature

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

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20-24

Conversational Russian - let's learn how to actually speak!

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So let's talk!

Kick-start your Russian language with a Slavonic studies professor!

48.56 $ /h

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I believe that learning a language is a personal journey, and I’m here to help you on yours!

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