Adele Barker

ADELE BARKER is Professor Emerita of Russian at the University of Arizona, where she taught Russian and Soviet literature and film for more than 35 years. A scholar, writer, and traveler, she has lived and conducted research across Russia and the former Soviet Union, bringing first-hand insight to her teaching and writing. She is the author and editor of five books on Russian literature and popular culture, as well as works of creative nonfiction exploring life and culture abroad. A longtime member of the Humanities Seminars Program faculty, she has taught seven courses that invite students to engage deeply with Russian history, art, and ideas.