Feminism in the Russian Novel
This masterclass will explore the notion of feminism and presentations of female characters in the works of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky and Bulgakov.
Host: Lisa is half English, half Russian and studied German and Russian literature (as well as language and culture) at Oxford, which included a year abroad, half of which she spent in Moscow studying Voice and Music History at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatoire, alongside work as a translator. She has since worked for the Russian Paintings, Russian Art Department, at Sotheby’s in London.
Suitability: Minds Underground™’s online Languages masterclasses are aimed at, but not restricted to, students looking to study degrees in Modern or Ancient languages, offering an incredibly varied opportunity to delve into and explore both the cultural and linguistic aspects of the language(s) you choose through literature. Highlighting how proactive you are in your research and preparation is encouraged by admissions tutors, particularly for Oxbridge.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours dependent on the level of detail desired.
This masterclass will explore the notion of feminism and presentations of female characters in the works of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky and Bulgakov.
Host: Lisa is half English, half Russian and studied German and Russian literature (as well as language and culture) at Oxford, which included a year abroad, half of which she spent in Moscow studying Voice and Music History at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatoire, alongside work as a translator. She has since worked for the Russian Paintings, Russian Art Department, at Sotheby’s in London.
Suitability: Minds Underground™’s online Languages masterclasses are aimed at, but not restricted to, students looking to study degrees in Modern or Ancient languages, offering an incredibly varied opportunity to delve into and explore both the cultural and linguistic aspects of the language(s) you choose through literature. Highlighting how proactive you are in your research and preparation is encouraged by admissions tutors, particularly for Oxbridge.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours dependent on the level of detail desired.
This masterclass will explore the notion of feminism and presentations of female characters in the works of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky and Bulgakov.
Host: Lisa is half English, half Russian and studied German and Russian literature (as well as language and culture) at Oxford, which included a year abroad, half of which she spent in Moscow studying Voice and Music History at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatoire, alongside work as a translator. She has since worked for the Russian Paintings, Russian Art Department, at Sotheby’s in London.
Suitability: Minds Underground™’s online Languages masterclasses are aimed at, but not restricted to, students looking to study degrees in Modern or Ancient languages, offering an incredibly varied opportunity to delve into and explore both the cultural and linguistic aspects of the language(s) you choose through literature. Highlighting how proactive you are in your research and preparation is encouraged by admissions tutors, particularly for Oxbridge.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours dependent on the level of detail desired.
