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On Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 8:00 PM MSK, delve into the intriguing world of English idioms with Professor Anatoly Liberman, an expert linguist with decades of experience. This is a rare opportunity to explore the roots of the phrases we use so frequently. Ever wondered about the origins of the English phrases we use so casually? Now is your chance to unravel the intriguing history behind English idioms with none other than Professor Anatoly Liberman, an expert linguist with a vast array of knowledge. In this conversation, we will navigate the exciting twists and turns of language evolution. Professor Liberman will provide an engaging exploration of idioms, those phrases that so enrich the English language, offering a deep-dive into their histories, origins, and meanings. About Our Speaker: Professor Anatoly Liberman is a widely recognized linguist and a faculty member in the Department of German, Nordic, Dutch, and Slavic at the University of Minnesota, USA. Born and educated in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Professor Liberman earned his DPhil from the Academy of Sciences of the Soviet Union in 1972. With a distinguished career spanning multiple decades, he has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship and the Fulbright Research Fellowship. Professor Liberman is a prolific scholar with over 650 publications to his name, sixteen of which are books. His expertise spans across historical linguistics (phonology and etymology), medieval literature, mythology, folklore, poetic translation, and literary criticism.
