Russian Writers in Residence
The University of Kansas has a long history of inviting Russian authors to campus to speak about their literary work as well as broader cultural movements. Many of those visits were largely organized by Professor Gerald Mikkelson as part of the Russian Writers in Residence program. What follows is a selection of recordings from public talks given during those visits.
Background
Interview with Russian writer Yuri Trifonov (1925-1981) conducted by William Redlin at the studios of Kansas Public Radio on October 24, 1977. Consecutive translation provided by KU professor Gerald Mikkelson.
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Lecture by Russian writer Sergei Zalygin (1913-2000) at the University of Kansas on March 26, 1986 as part of the University of Kansas Soviet Writers in Residence program. Consecutive translation provided by Professor Gerald Mikkelson.
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A series of lectures by Russian playwright Edvard Radzinsky (1936- ) delivered between March 25 and April 3, 1987 as part of the University of Kansas Soviet Writers in Residence program. Consecutive translation provided by Professor Gerald Mikkelson.
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