Shishkin Connects Russian Themes

Award-winning Russian author Mikhail Shishkin treated the audience to his interpretation of Russian society, literature, language, and politics in his recent talk on campus titled "In a Boat Scratched on the Wall: Language and Politics in Russia." Shishkin demonstrated how all of these elements are interconnected. He also read an excerpt from his novel "Maidenhair" and led a discussion. Visitin...  More >>

Shishkin to Discuss Russian Society

Award-winning Russian author Mikhail Shishkin will join the HWS community for a talk titled, "In a Boat Scratched on the Wall: Language and Politics in Russia," followed by a short reading from his novel "Maidenhair" and a discussion. The event will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, April 15, in the Hirshson Ballroom. Shiskin, an outspoken and compelling author, will talk about contemporary Rus...  More >>

HWS Students Explore Rural Russia

In a remote village six hours west of Moscow, a group from HWS on an expedition to explore Russia's folklore heritage was welcomed to join a local family at their home for an unforgettable cultural experience. It was Christmas Eve in the Smolensk region, and the team of students, alums and Department Chair and Associate Professor of Russian Area Studies David Galloway, humbly accepted the offer t...  More >>