Marina Alexandrova
Dr. Alexandrova teaches a variety of courses on Russian history, culture, and language. Her current research interests include international modernism and avant-garde, Russian radical and revolutionary movements, spirituality in Imperial Russia, and, most recently, cultural and spiritual ties between Russia and the United States. Her Signature Course, UGS 303 "Tsars and Mystics," examines (un)Orthodox spiritual practices of Russian rulers from Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas II.
Initiative
The “Social/Wellness Module:” Providing Space for Wellbeing and Social Learning for Incoming UT Students
My project addresses the lack of built-in social/wellness-oriented interactions in introductory courses for
Impacts
Be Well to Do Well (Signature Course Resource)
This is a video project designed to be shown in all Signature Courses at UT. Together with discussion prompt, the video aims to acquaint students with mental and physical health resources on campus, and to teach them strategies for success.