The habilitation of Dr. Zsuzsanna Kalafatics took place on 1 September 2026 at the University of Pécs.
The topic of her teaching lecture was:
“New Variations of the Gulag Theme in Contemporary Russian Literature”
The title of her scholarly lecture was:
“The Narrative of Salvation in the Novels of Yevgeny Vodolazkin”
Following both presentations, Dr. Kalafatics participated in a lively scholarly discussion. In responding to questions from committee members and audience participants, she further enriched the debate with additional insights and observations related to her research topics.
As a result of her excellent performance, she completed the habilitation process with the highest possible evaluation.
The Institute of Slavic Studies extends its sincere congratulations to Dr. Zsuzsanna Kalafatics and wishes her continued success in her academic career.
