Curriculam Vitae
LAVANYA KONDEPUDI
Date of birth
25th February 1961
Educational Qualifications :
MA Certificate in Russian language and literature, Centre of Russian studies, Jawaharlal nehru University, New Delhi, 1983, with English, Political Science and French as optional subjects.
Ph.D. Degree in Russian literature, Moscow State University, Moscow, 1987.
TOPIC OF THE THESIS: Humanistic pathos and forms of its expression in the Soviet novelette of 1970’s (V. Astafyev, V. Shukshin, C. Aitmatov ).
Professional Experience :
- Lecturer, Department of Slavonic Studies, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
- Taught Russian language in University of Delhi from April1988 to Jan 1990.
- Taught Russian language and literature in the centre of Russian studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi from Jan 1990 to Oct 1991.
- Taught and guided research scholars in the University of Delhi from Oct 1991.
Participated in :
- Conference on "Contemporary trends in Soviet Literature", Moscow State University, 1988.
- Symposium on "Literature and Society", Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad, India, 1989.
- International Conference on "Russian Literature in the context of development of world literature" at Moscow State University, Moscow, 1993.
- International seminar on Buddhism organized by BACRI, Hyderabad, 1997.
- Participated in National Seminar organized by CIFL, Hyd. 1998.
- Participated in National Seminar organized by DU Slavonic Studies Dept. 1998
Papers delivered at Conferences and Symposia:
- Humanistic pathos and forms of its expression in C. Aitmatov’s novel "The scaffold".
- Comic in the V. Shukshin’s works.
- A critique of totalitarianism in the works of Russian writers of XX century.
- Alien cultural motifs in the early Indian art with special reference to the art of Bharhut, Sanchi, Amravati and Nagarjunakonda.
Lectures given at :
- University of Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University, House of Russian culture, Science and Art.
- V. Shukshin’s works – A critical appraisal.
- The Soviet novelette of 1970’s with special reference to V. Astafev, V. m Shukshin, C. Aitmatov.
- Contemporary trends in Russian Literature.
- Marina Tsvetaeva and the Silver age in Russian Literature.
Research Projects :
- Comic mode in F. Iskander’s and Voinovich’s works.
- Irony in F. Iskander’s works.
- The concept of Anti-utopia in E. Zamyatins’s and G. Orwell’s Works – A comparative study.
- The Afghan war theme in Russian literature.
Publications :
- Humanistic pathos and forms of its expression in C. Aitmatov’s Novel ‘The Scaffold’. – Indian Journal of Slavonic and Finno-Ugrian Studies 1992.
- Comic in V. Shukshin’s works (In Russian) – Journal of Russian Literature, Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages, Hyderabad, 1990.
- Irony in F. Iskander’s works.
- A critique of totalitarianism in the works of Russian writers of XX century.
- Contemporary trends in Russian Literature.
- Kalibangan- A journey into the hoary past.
Articles and books underpublication :
- Buddhist Art and Architecture (Book, In editorial board), being published by Eicher Goodearth ltd.
- Alien cultural motifs in the early Indian art with special reference to the Art of Bhrhut, Sanchi, Amravati and Nagarjunakonda. (Article, being published by BACRI).
- Chronology of Indian temples
- Then image of Mother Russia in Russian literature with special emphasis on literature from 1917 to 1990. (Article)
- Ancient Images on Stone--Pre-Historic Rock Art of India. (Article)
- Eran or ancient Airakina .(Article)
- Sanchi (Film script)
- Nachana-Kuthara. (Article)
- Bhumara. (Article)
- Bharhut. (Article)
- Kelkar Museum, Pune. (Article)
- Patna. (Article)
- Nalanda. (Article)
- Badoh-Pathari. (Article)
- Guntupalli- An Important Buddhist Site of Andhra Pradesh. (Article)
- Her work-plan (Article)
- The Satirical Pathos of F.Iskander’s short novella ‘The Rabbits and Boa-constrictors’ (Article)
Interests :
Fully living every precious moment of Life and understanding it’s meaning, Travelling (Visited England, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Armenia and many other East-European countries Traveled almost all of India covering archeologically ethnographically and spiritually important places), Himalaya, Photography and making short films on different interesting subjects. Making sketches of monuments and people Reading a lot, Meeting good, warm and affectionate souls, Theatre, Music--Indian and Western classical, Light Hindi and English songs--full of life and love. People and Arts.
Wishes :
To visit Egypt, Mesopotamia, Babylon, Sumer, Greece, Rome (again), China, Mohanjo-daro, Harappa, Bodh Gaya, Angkorwat and in fact each and every interesting corner of this globe and beyond. Dancing in Himalayas, Die without pain.
Inspirer
Sai Baba of Shirdi, Father, Mahatma Gandhi, Protima Bedi, Chandralekha (Famous dancer), Dr Manga Devi and her CHETNA, Indira Mukherjee (Personal friend, collecting and producing gender sensitive short stories for kids), Anything any gesture or moment or people who restores my faith in life.
Disappointment
None.
Faith :
Life will win. Good will prevail. Human consciousness will ultimately head towards a perfect Cosmic Dance that I will watch. I suppose I am fated to hurry all my life. I wonder if I will find time to die. In beauty we are united, through beauty we pray, with beauty we conquer.
References :
Ivan Fydorovich Volkov
Head, Dept. of History of Russian Literature XX century
Faculty of Philology, 1st Humanitarian Corpus
Moscow State University,
Moscow 119899
Russia.
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Isabella Mikhailovina Dubrovina
Reader, Dept. of History of Russian Literature
Faculty of Philology, 1st Humanitarian Corpus
Moscow State University,
Moscow 119899
Russia.
Prof. Galinan Ivanova Rozhkova(Late)
Dept. of Russian language,
Faculty of Philology, 1st Humanitarian Corpus
Moscow State University,
Moscow 119899
Russia.
Prof. Unny
Centre of Russian Studies,
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 110067, India
Prof. Bakaya
Centre of Russian Studies,
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi 110067, India
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