NSU’S Lifelong Learning Institute to Host Former Chief Interpreter for Mikhail Gorbachev
Pavel Palazhchenko will speak at NSU on Friday, December 7.
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Lifelong Learning Institute will present “Negotiating the End of the Cold War: Lessons for Today” with speaker Pavel Palazhchenko. The seminar will take place on Friday, December 7 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the university’s Knight Auditorium, located in the Carl DeSantis Building on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus
“NSU’s Lifelong Learning Institute offers a vibrant educational environment for those in the local community who seek out opportunities for intellectual stimulation,” said Linda Maurice, director of the Lifelong Learning Institute. “We often feature interesting and informative speakers who provide unique seminars to our members and guests. Mr. Palazhchenko is a testament to our ability to attract world renowned lecturers.”
Palazhchenko is a legendary translator who is well-known for his role as the chief English interpreter for Mikhail Gorbachev and Soviet foreign minister Eduard Shevardnadze. He participated in all US-Soviet summit talks that led to the end of the Cold War.
After serving as a long-time associate and aide to Mikhail Gorbachev, he served as the head of the International Department of the International Non-governmental Foundation for Socio-Economic and Political Studies, also known as The Gorbachev Foundation. In this role, he worked as an analyst, spokesperson, interpreter and translator.
Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to Palazhchenko speak about his front-row seat to history. Following the lecture, there will be a question and answer session.
This lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call 954-262-8471 or email LLI@nova.edu.