Looking into the Language of Russians

Explore the intricate relationship between language and culture in this TEDx talk by Clint Walker, Associate Professor of Russian at the University of Montana. Delve into the depths of the Russian language to uncover insights into the collective psyche of Russian speakers. Discover how languages serve not only as tools for cross-cultural communication but also as repositories of cultural values. Learn about Walker's expertise in 19th-century Russian prose and his research on Moscow's representation as a cultural space in 20th-century literature and film. Gain a unique perspective on how language analysis can reveal profound aspects of a society's mindset and values in this engaging 16-minute presentation.