Join us for a informal lunch and discussion about life and current events in Russia.

A limited number of Russian lunches will be available for purchase at the event. The discussion is free and open to the public.

With special guests:

Marsha Shisman.  A native of Ukraine, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Institute of Municipal Engineering in Kharkov, Ukraine and a Bachelor’s degree in public relations from the College of Public Service, also in Kharkov.

Olga Mukhortova is a third year graduate student at the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Pittsburgh. She teaches Russian language, literature, culture, and film. Her research focuses on contemporary Russian cinema.

*This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Russian and European Studies.