Background
Ledkovsky, Marina was born on May 12, 1924 in Berlin. Daughter of Victor Fasolt and Sophie Dimitrievna Nabokov. came to the United States, 1951.
Slavic languages and literature educator
Ledkovsky, Marina was born on May 12, 1924 in Berlin. Daughter of Victor Fasolt and Sophie Dimitrievna Nabokov. came to the United States, 1951.
Certified, highest (superiore) diploma, University Perugia, Italy, 1942. Bachelor magna cum laude, Columbia University, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1969.
Chairman language department, St. Hilda's and St. Hughs's H.S., New York City, 1955-1958;
chairman French department, Chapin School, New York City, 1958-1962;
instructor slavic languages and literature, Columbia University, New York City, 1958-1969;
assistant professor, Columbia University, New York City, 1969-1973;
associate professor, Columbia University, New York City, 1973-1979;
professor, Barnard College/Columbia University, New York City, 1979-1996;
professor emerita, Barnard College/Columbia University, New York City, since 1996. Member corporation, trustee, assistant treasurer, editorial board New Review, since 1991. Nominator Booker Russian Novel Prize, 1994-1995, juror, 1994.
Consultant member Transfiguration Women's Club, Moscow, since 1990.
Active Congress Russian-Americans, Inc., Washington, since 1960. Board directors Russian Orthodox Church Musicians' Fund, New York City, since 1986, Russian-American Scholarsin the United States of America, 1995. Educated board, board of trustees, board directors The New Review.
Member American Association for Advancement Slavic Studies, American Association Teachers Slavics, Association for Women in Slavic Studies (Lifetime Achievement award 1994), Association Russian-American Scholars (board directors since 1994), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Boris Mikhailovich Ledkovsky, November 24, 1943 (deceased August 1975). Children: Alexander, Dimitri, Tatiana, Michael. Married William W. Astman, July 17, 1980 (divorced 1992).