The Political and Rhetorical Evolution of Vladimir Putin
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Join FSU Libraries and the College of Communication & Information for the upcoming talk, “The Political and Rhetorical Evolution of Vladimir Putin” with Marilyn Young and Michael Launer. The talk will be held on Monday, April 10 in the Bradley Reading room at Strozier Library, with a 5:30 p.m. reception and 6:00 p.m. talk.
Marilyn J. Young is the Wayne C. Minnick Professor of Communication Emerita at Florida State University. Her research has focused on political argument with an emphasis on the development of political rhetoric and argument in the former Soviet Union, particularly Russia. She remains an active scholar in retirement.
Michael K. Launer is Professor Emeritus of Russian at Florida State University. In 1987 he interpreted for the first group of Soviet scientists visiting the US following Chernobyl. A State Department certified technical interpreter, he supported Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy assistance programs through 2012.