Professor Dr. Lilya Kaganovsky

Biography

Lilya Kaganovsky is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Slavic, East European & Eurasian Languages & Cultures at UCLA. She received her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature with an emphasis on Film Studies from UC Berkeley in 2000. Kaganovsky has a diverse research specialization focusing on Russian, Soviet, and post-Soviet literature and film, particularly from the 20th-21st centuries. Her work has critically examined gender studies, film history, and ideology in Soviet and post-Soviet contexts. Her publications have explored early Soviet cinema, contemporary Russian-language film, and the intersections of gender, sexuality, and cinema. Kaganovsky's notable books include 'Soviet Man Unmade' and 'Voice of Technology: Soviet Cinema’s Transition to Sound.' She is actively involved in the editorial aspects of film and media studies as an Associate Editor for 'The Russian Review' and through other editorial roles. Alongside her research endeavors, Kaganovsky teaches courses that span Russian literature and cinema, with a focus on gender studies and modern critical theory. Her commitment to understanding women's contributions to the cinematic landscape of the USSR is evident in her current scholarship.

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