Yasen Zassoursky Readings Held at the Faculty of Journalism
14.11.2025
On November 12, the Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow State University, hosted a commemorative event honoring the legacy of the distinguished scholar Yasen Zassoursky, former Professor, Dean and President of the Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow State University.
The readings, held in a remote format, opened with welcoming addresses from the Dean of the Faculty of Journalism, Academician of the Russian Academy of Education Professor Elena Vartanova, and the Acting Head of the Department of Foreign Journalism and Literature Honorary Professor Galina Voronenkova.
The program of the event included a series of presentations by leading faculty scholars, covering a diverse range of topics connected to Professor Zassoursky's legacy, as well as to research fields, pursued by the members of the Department of Foreign Journalism and Literature, which was founded by Yasen Zassoursky in 1955.
The session featured a report by Leading Research Fellow Lidia Svitich, centering on the honoree's profound impact, specifically, Yasen Zassoursky's pivotal role in the development of journalism education in Russia. Professor Elena Kornilova’s presentation was focused on examining the roots and outstanding features of Roman mythology and culture in comparison to Greek attitudes towards their pantheon. Then Professor Natalia Mikelaдze shared her insights on Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale", its genre features and hidden historical background. A more personal historical note was struck by Associate Professor Maria Piskunova, as she recalled the memorable "T-Shirts" campaign organized for his 75th birthday in 2004. Finally, Leading Research Fellow and IAMCR Ambassador in Russia Anna Gladkova dedicated her speech to Professor Zassoursky's significant international engagement, particularly his work with the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR).
The commemorative readings served as a heartfelt tribute and a profound reflection on the legacy of Yasen Zassoursky, an outstanding erudite whose work at the Faculty of Journalism, as his colleagues attest, aimed not only to teach, but also to inspire future journalists and researchers.
On November 12, the Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow State University, hosted a commemorative event honoring the legacy of the distinguished scholar Yasen Zassoursky, former Professor, Dean and President of the Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow State University.The readings, held in a remote format, opened with welcoming addresses from the Dean of the Faculty of Journalism, Academician of the Russian Academy of Education Professor Elena Vartanova, and the Acting Head of the Department of Foreign Journalism and Literature Honorary Professor Galina Voronenkova.
The program of the event included a series of presentations by leading faculty scholars, covering a diverse range of topics connected to Professor Zassoursky's legacy, as well as to research fields, pursued by the members of the Department of Foreign Journalism and Literature, which was founded by Yasen Zassoursky in 1955.
The session featured a report by Leading Research Fellow Lidia Svitich, centering on the honoree's profound impact, specifically, Yasen Zassoursky's pivotal role in the development of journalism education in Russia. Professor Elena Kornilova’s presentation was focused on examining the roots and outstanding features of Roman mythology and culture in comparison to Greek attitudes towards their pantheon. Then Professor Natalia Mikelaдze shared her insights on Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale", its genre features and hidden historical background. A more personal historical note was struck by Associate Professor Maria Piskunova, as she recalled the memorable "T-Shirts" campaign organized for his 75th birthday in 2004. Finally, Leading Research Fellow and IAMCR Ambassador in Russia Anna Gladkova dedicated her speech to Professor Zassoursky's significant international engagement, particularly his work with the International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR).
The commemorative readings served as a heartfelt tribute and a profound reflection on the legacy of Yasen Zassoursky, an outstanding erudite whose work at the Faculty of Journalism, as his colleagues attest, aimed not only to teach, but also to inspire future journalists and researchers.