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Aditya won first prize in the Level 1 group at the Russian Olympiada competition, held on Saturday, February 22, at Bowling Green State University. The Russian Olympiada is an annual competition for students studying Russian at colleges and universities across Ohio. The Olympiada consisted of a poem recital, an interview and a topic presentation. Aditya recited весна (spring) by Alexander Pushkin and his topic presentation reviewed Russian culture, emphasizing the city of Vladivostok. See below for more on Aditya's background and goals.

Preferred Name: Aditya

Graduation Term: Class of 2026

Major: Biology

Minor: N/A

Specialty: Pre-Medicine

Background: I have always been interested in Slavic culture and history, my infatuation with the Cyrillic alphabet led me to try to learn more about the Russian language and Russian culture, I am grateful for the Russian department at Kent State for providing me the opportunities and guidance necessary for learning such a difficult language.

Career Goals: I aspire to become an ophthalmologist, and I really hope that I have some Russian patients so I can practice my skills right as they're about to undergo eye surgery. I currently work as a chemistry tutor with the Academic Success Center.

Fun Fact: I was attacked by a monkey during my last trip to India, I am also an avid reader, my favorite book I read in the past year is The Tin Drum by Gunter Glass