- JNU Professor- Meeta Narain awarded with Pushkin Medal for her contribution to Russian studies abroad.
- The Medal of Pushkin is a state decoration of the Russian Federation awarded to its citizens for achievements in the arts and culture, education, humanities, and literature.
- It is named after the famous Russian author and poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin.
About Meeta Narain
i) Centre/ School/ Special Centre:- Centre of Russian Studies, School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies
ii) Qualifications:- Ph.D. from Centre of Russian Studies, JNU in 1986 in the field of language and translation.
iii) Specialization:- Language teaching, translation and culture studies
iv) Experience:- As permanent w.e.f 1999. As Professor w.e.f. 24th March 2011
v) Awards & Honours:- Education Award for Excellence in 2016, Dr. Radhakrishnan Millennium National Teacher Award in 2010.
source - jnu
Published On : 24 Aug 2019
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