Diana Dukhanova is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures at the College of the Holy Cross, specializing in Russian Studies. Her research and teaching focus on Russian literature, culture, and language, with particular interests in literary history, cultural identity, and translation. Dukhanova is dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of Russian cultural heritage through her academic work, engaging students in the study of language and literature within broader historical and social contexts. She actively contributes to the field of Russian Studies through teaching, research, and scholarly publications.