Congratulations to Dr. Pastushenkov and Dr. Zalaltdinova on the publication of their edited volume!

A warm congratulations to Dr. Dmitrii Pastushenkov and Dr. Liya Zalaltdinova, Preceptors in Slavic Languages and Literatures (Russian Language Program), on the publication of their edited volume Assessment of Russian as a Foreign Language: Unlocking Proficiency, part of the Routledge Russian Language Pedagogy and Research series.

The volume explores a wide range of topics, including learner-centered approaches, proficiency-oriented assessment, constructionist frameworks, and technological innovations such as automated proficiency assessment and generative AI. The volume also addresses emerging trends in the assessment of Russian as a Foreign Language , including social justice in assessment, feminist approaches, ungrading, positive psychology, and game-based assessments. We are very proud of Dr. Pastushenkov and Dr. Zalaltdinova's contribution to these important pedagogical discussions, and look forward to impact that this volume will have!