The faculty members of the department actively participate in research activities. In accordance with the department’s research plan, scientific conferences and seminars are regularly held. Both faculty members and students of the department consistently take part in international and national scientific-practical conferences and publish their articles in academic journals.

The department has established a mentoring system for talented students. Round tables and discussions are organized to develop their abilities in various fields of linguistics, oral and written translation, literary narration, poetic translation, and academic writing. Selected students are involved in clubs according to their talents and interests, and academic supervisors are assigned based on their chosen research directions.

 

Effectiveness of Research Activities

The research work of the Department of Russian Philology is based on a combination of fundamental traditions and innovative approaches. The high effectiveness of our academic school is confirmed by the following indicators:

In 2023, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Russian Language and Literature, D.M. Khudoyberdiyeva, successfully defended her dissertation and obtained a PhD degree.

Lecturer Z.T. Musinova also successfully defended her dissertation and was awarded a PhD degree.

Department lecturers Z.M. Turakulova and A.Kh. Akhmedova also successfully defended their dissertations and obtained PhD degrees in the specialty 10.00.04 – “Languages and Literature of the Peoples of Europe, America, and Australia.”

    

    

    

In the current year, based on the results of the department’s research activities, 2 textbooks, 4 teaching manuals, and 3 teaching-methodological guides have been published. More than 40 articles have been published in international and republican journals included in the HAC list, as well as in scientific-practical conference proceedings. Of these, 22 were published in international journals, 10 in foreign scientific journals, more than 5 in republican journals, and 5 in conference proceedings organized by higher education institutions.
The following published textbooks and teaching-methodological materials should be noted separately:
Professor G.Kh. Umurova (co-author) — “Literary Studies”. Samarkand, SamSIFL, 2025. Published in Uzbek.
Acting Associate Professor Z.U. Usmanova — “Stylistics of the Russian Language” (teaching manual). SamSIFL, 2023. Published in Russian.
Senior Lecturer M.A. Semenova — “Modern Slavic Languages” (textbook). Kazan, 2025. Published in Russian.

Work on the implementation of innovative ideas and developments:

The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh.M. Mirziyoyev dated February 7, 2017 No. PP-4947 “On the Strategy of Actions for the Further Development of the Republic of Uzbekistan” serves as a programmatic guideline in improving the effectiveness of education and upbringing at the department, as well as in emphasizing the practical significance of scientific research.
Experienced faculty members — Professor G.Kh. Umurova, Associate Professor A.K. Eshqobilov, Associate Professor Z.T. Musinova, Associate Professor D.M. Khudoyberdiyeva, Acting Associate Professor Z.U. Usmanova, Z.M. Turakulova, A.Kh. Akhmedova, Senior Lecturers M.A. Semenova, Sh.N. Marupov, P.A. Akhmedova, Assistant Lecturers D.T. Ergasheva, and the entire department staff — have organized open lessons for school teachers and students of general secondary schools in the districts under the motto “New Uzbekistan – New Worldview.”
In addition, a branch of the department has been established at Secondary School No. 76 in Pastdargom district of Samarkand region, which has been equipped with the necessary facilities through the efforts of the faculty members.

Spiritual and Educational Work

The Head of our state, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, declared 2026 as the “Year of the Development of the Mahalla and Society as a Whole.”
The Head of our state put forward five important initiatives aimed at organizing work in the social and spiritual-educational spheres based on a new system:
• The first initiative is to increase young people’s interest in music, painting, literature, theater, and other forms of art;
• The second initiative is to create necessary conditions for the physical development of young people and the realization of their abilities in sports;
• The third initiative is aimed at ensuring the effective use of computer technologies and the internet among the population and youth;
• The fourth initiative is to organize systematic work to enhance the spirituality of young people and widely promote reading culture among them;
• The fifth initiative is to ensure women’s employment.
In order to further improve students’ political and legal literacy, as well as to inform them about the ongoing political, social, economic processes in our country, positive reforms in the education sector, and various events taking place abroad, the faculty staff together with the “Youth Affairs” department of the institute regularly conduct “Information and Mentorship Hours.”

“Cultural Life” of the Department

The department regularly organizes cultural and educational events, to which renowned scientists, writers, poets, and artists are invited. Each year, together with students of the Russian Philology program, various cultural and mass events are held, including theatrical performances, KVN competitions, briefings, open lessons, Russian Language and Literature Days, and celebrations dedicated to Russian culture and art.
Students are also introduced to cultural values by attending concerts, theater performances, museums, and exhibitions together with their teachers.

At the initiative of the faculty members of the Department of Russian Language, an event titled “Autumn Ball”

 

The event featured humorous skits, quizzes, and dances. A traditional Russian table was set, guests were welcomed in folk costumes, and Russian folk songs were performed

 

In addition, together with students of the Russian Philology program, a New Year’s performance titled “Winter Tale” was staged. It was a musical production combining fairy tales from various peoples of the world.

 

Every year on June 6, in honor of the birthday of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, an event titled “Russian Language Day” is held. In 2025, an open lesson called “Bravo, Pushkin!” was conducted. First-year students recreated the atmosphere of Pushkin’s era and portrayed characters from Pushkin’s works as well as poets of the “Silver Age.”

    

The department organizes celebrations and round tables dedicated to Christian, Slavic, and national holidays, including Christmas, Easter, Maslenitsa, and Navruz.  

    

Special attention is paid to student clubs. The department runs the “Young Linguist,” “Book Lovers,” and “Literature and Art” clubs. Since their establishment, more than 50 meetings have been held, aimed at broadening students’ horizons and fostering a love of reading.

    

 

 The fourth floor of the Faculty of Romano-Germanic Languages has been designed by the Department of Russian Language and Literature. Students are given the opportunity to become acquainted with outstanding representatives of both foreign and Russian literature—poets and writers who have made a significant contribution to world literature.
The “Wall of Landmarks” allows students to immerse themselves in Russian culture and explore masterpieces of Russia’s cultural and architectural heritage. In addition, the displayed genealogical tree of the Indo-European language family serves as an additional source of knowledge about the languages studied at the faculty.

 

    

    

 

With the efforts of the department, a “Center for Russian Language and Culture” has been established. A large collection of fiction, academic literature, dictionaries, and reference materials has been assembled.
Overall, the work carried out is aimed at enriching students’ knowledge and fostering their cultural education.

In 2026, Associate Professor D.N. Ilyin from the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language and Methods of Its Teaching at Southern Federal University was invited to the Department of Russian Philology as a foreign specialist.