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Sam
Co-Host of The Slavic Connexion
Sam is a graduate student with CREEES. Before coming to UT, they attended Bryn Mawr College as an English major, where they were involved with Nimbus Literary Magazine and the KCL Journal at King's College London. Since graduating, they have spent time studying in Russia, working with attorneys in Texas, and running a writing workshop with members across the country. They are now the editorial director for SlavX (slavx.org/read).
Sam has hosted two Episodes.
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Words Without Bars: Russian Prison Literature & the Encyclopedia of the Dog
May 30th, 2024 | Season 6 | 32 mins 18 secs
chernobyl, culture, history, literature, teaching
On this episode, José Vergara (Bryn Mawr College) delves into the challenges and rewards of teaching literature in a carceral setting and his continued exploration of novels born behind bars. From the haunting prose of incarcerated writers to the innovative realms of digital humanities, Vergara shares his many projects such as the Encyclopedia of the Dog, based on the iconic novel "Between Dog and Wolf" by Sasha Sokolov, and the Reactor Room, an immersive Chernobyl Exhibition. Thanks for listening!
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Haunted Empire: Power, Trauma, & the Uncanny in Russian Imperial Gothic Literature
March 24th, 2024 | Season 6 | 47 mins 45 secs
history, literature, politics, ukraine russia war
On this episode, Valeria Sobol of the University of Illinois Urbana Champaigne talks with us about her 2000 book "Haunted Empire." Dr. Sobol guides us through the tapestries of Imperial Russia, where crumbling estates and eerie figures cast long shadows over the pages of history. Drawing on her meticulous research and profound insights, she unveils the intricate interplay between Gothic motifs and the imperial legacy, offering a captivating exploration of power, trauma, and the uncanny in Russian literature.