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Megan Swift is a specialist in Russian literature, book art, and culture, with extensive experience in the field. She began her academic journey studying Russian at McGill University and has lived in St. Petersburg, Russia, during the 1990s, which enriched her insights into Russian cultural dynamics. She earned her MA in Comparative Literature and completed her PhD in Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Toronto in 2002. Swift is the author of the award-winning book 'Picturing Page: Illustrated Children’s Literature Reading Lenin Stalin' (2020) and 'Revolutionary Aftereffects: Material, Social, Cultural Legacies 1917 Russia' (2022). Her scholarly contributions include articles in esteemed journals such as the 'Canadian Slavonic Papers' and 'Russian Literature,' addressing topics ranging from Soviet children's literature to the historical curriculum in Russian schools. In addition to her teaching and research, she actively participates in conferences and discussions on child literature and Soviet pedagogy. Currently, she is engaged in a book project exploring the intersection of popular children's literature and the post-socialist reading experience, further illuminating how past narratives shape contemporary understanding among young readers.
University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada
Teaching and researching in Slavic Studies, focusing on Russian literature and cultural history.
Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.