Anna Chirkun

In 1995 with distinction graduated from the Faculty of Spanish Language Education Institution «Minsk State Linguistic University» in the specialty «Spanish and English».

From 2005 to 2008, she attended the full-time postgraduate course at «Minsk State Language University» in the field of 10.02.19 - Theory of Language.

In 2009 successfully defended the thesis on “Verbal and Nonverbal Means of Neutralizing Speech Conflict: (Based on Spanish and Russian Language Materials)".

In 2009, he was awarded the degree of candidate of philological sciences.

In 2015, he was awarded the academic title of associate professor in the specialty «Linguistics».

Professional activities:

1995-2005 - Professor of the Department of Lexicology of the Spanish language at the educational institution «Minsk State Linguistic University».

2008-2009 - Professor of the Department of Lexicology of the Spanish language at the educational institution «Minsk State Linguistic University».

2009-2010 - Senior Lecturer of the Department of Lexicology of Spanish Language Education «Minsk State Linguistic University».

2010-2022 - Associate Professor of the Department of Lexicology of Spanish Language Education «Minsk State Linguistic University».

2022-2025 - Head of the Department of Lexicology of the Spanish language at the educational institution «Minsk State Linguistic University».

Since 01.11.2025 - Associate professor of the Department of Roman-German languages for international professional activities at faculty of international relations.

Internships and professional development:

- In 2009 passed the qualification improvement program «Creation of quality management system of an educational institution according to STB ISO 9001» in the «Minsk State Language University» (certificate registration number 0937651 dated 27.11.2009; 36 hours).

- In 2014 passed the qualification improvement on the educational program «Speech workshop on intercultural communication English language» at «Minsk State Linguistic University» (certificate registration number 1966668 dated 24.10.2014; 36 hours).

- In 2017, within the framework of the international program Erasmus+ (Staff Teaching Assignments), delivered a lecture course on «Russian-language political discourse» at the Faculty of Translation of the University of Granada (Spain).

- In 2018 took an internship under the Erasmus + program (Staff Training/ Mobility) at the University of Granada (Spain).

- In 2019 took an internship under the Erasmus+ program (Staff Training/ Mobility) at the University of Granada (Spain).

– In 2022 completed the business training "Fundamentals of Management. Leadership Training" at the Active Sales Business School (certificate registration number 2434 dated 25.06.2022).

- In 2023 passed the qualification training on the program «Management and organization of work of the department at the Republican Institute of Higher Education (certificate registration number 4391073 dated 01.12.2023; 36 hours).

Theory and Practice of Translation (specialisation International Law; specialisation code 6-05-0421-02; Year 3, Semester 5).

First Foreign Language (for Professional Activity 2) (specialisation International Relations; specialisation code 6-05-0312-02; Year 3, Semester 6).

Translation Practice (final assessment) (specialisation International Relations; specialisation code 6-05-0312-02; Year 3, Semester 6).

Professionally Oriented Foreign Language (specialisation World Economy; specialisation code 6-05-0311-03; Year 3, Semester 6).

Business Communication Practicum (First Foreign Language) (specialisation World Economy; specialisation code 6-05-0311-03; Year 3, Semester 6).

Theory and Practice of Translation (specialisation World Economy; specialisation code 6-05-0311-03; Year 3, Semester 6).

Training publications (manuals and training programmes)

1. Chyrkun, A.B. Tests on Spanish Grammar for Independent Work of 3rd–5th Year Students / A. B. Chyrkun. – Minsk : MSLU, 2007. – 88 p.
2. Chyrkun, A.B. Literature of Spain: A Practical Guide for Senior Students [of the Spanish Language Faculty] Majoring in "Modern Foreign Languages (Teaching)" / A. B. Chyrkun. – Minsk : MSLU, 2012. – 46 p.
3. Chyrkun, A.B. Language of Mass Media: A Textbook for the Specialty Direction 1-21 06 01-01 "Modern Foreign Languages (Teaching)": For 4th-Year Students of the Spanish Department, Faculty of Romance Languages / A. B. Chyrkun. – Minsk : MSLU, 2025. – 111 p.
4. Chyrkun, A.B. Spanish Language: 5th Grade: Didactic and Diagnostic Materials: A Guide for Teachers of General Secondary Education Institutions with Belarusian and Russian as Languages of Instruction / A. B. Chyrkun, E. K. Hrynevich. – Mazyr : Vysnova, 2019. – 35, [1] p. – (Competence-Based Approach)
5. Chyrkun, A.B. Spanish Language: 6th Grade: Didactic and Diagnostic Materials: A Guide for Teachers of General Secondary Education Institutions with Belarusian and Russian as Languages of Instruction / A. B. Chyrkun, E. K. Hrynevich. – Mazyr : Vysnova, 2019. – 39, [1] p. – (Competence-Based Approach).
6. Chyrkun, A.B. Spanish Language: 7th Grade: Didactic and Diagnostic Materials: A Guide for Teachers of General Secondary Education Institutions with Belarusian and Russian as Languages of Instruction / A. B. Chyrkun, E. K. Hrynevich. – Mazyr : Vysnova, 2019. – 35, [1] p. – (Competence-Based Approach).
7. Chyrkun, A.B. Spanish Language: 8th Grade: Didactic and Diagnostic Materials: A Guide for Teachers of General Secondary Education Institutions with Belarusian and Russian as Languages of Instruction / A. B. Chyrkun, E. K. Hrynevich. – Mazyr : Vysnova, 2019. – 41, [2] p. – (Competence-Based Approach).
8. Chyrkun, A.B. Spanish Language: 9th Grade: Didactic and Diagnostic Materials: A Guide for Teachers of General Secondary Education Institutions with Belarusian and Russian as Languages of Instruction / A. B. Chyrkun, E. K. Hrynevich. – Mazyr : Vysnova, 2019. – 46, [2] p. – (Competence-Based Approach).
9. Chyrkun, A.B. Spanish Language: 10th Grade: Didactic and Diagnostic Materials (Basic and Advanced Levels): A Guide for Teachers of General Secondary Education Institutions with Belarusian and Russian as Languages of Instruction / A. B. Chyrkun, E. K. Hrynevich. – Minsk : Vysheishaya Shkola, 2021. – 43 p. – (Competence-Based Approach).
10. Chyrkun, A.B. Spanish Language: 11th Grade: Didactic and Diagnostic Materials (Basic and Advanced Levels): A Guide for Teachers of General Secondary Education Institutions with Belarusian and Russian as Languages of Instruction / E. K. Hrynevich, A. B. Chyrkun. – Minsk : Vysheishaya Shkola, 2021. – 48 p. – (Competence-Based Approach).
11. Chyrkun, A.B. Materials for Preparing for the Mandatory Graduation Exam in Spanish upon Completion of Stage III of General Secondary Education: A Guide for Students of General Secondary Education Institutions with Belarusian and Russian as Languages of Instruction / A. B. Chyrkun, E.M. Nestsiuk. – Minsk State Linguistic University. – Minsk : MSLU, Aversav, 2018. – 148, [1] p.
12. Chyrkun, A.B. Exam Cards for Conducting the Graduation Exam in the Subject "Spanish Language" upon Completion of Stage III of General Secondary Education with Audio Supplement / A.B. Chyrkun, E.M. Nestsiuk. – Minsk : NIA, MSLU, Aversav, 2018. – 34 p.
13. Chyrkun, A.B. Materials for Preparing for the Mandatory Graduation Exam in Spanish: A Guide for Students of General Secondary Education Institutions with Belarusian and Russian as Languages of Instruction: with Audio Supplement (CD) / A. B. Chyrkun, E.A. Kuchugurnaya. – Minsk State Linguistic University. – Minsk : MSLU, Aversav, 2012. – 145 p.
14. Chyrkun, A.B. Collection of Materials for the Graduation Exam in the Subject "Spanish Language" upon Completion of Stage III of General Secondary Education: A Guide for Teachers of General Secondary Education Institutions with Belarusian and Russian as Languages of Instruction / A. B. Chyrkun, E.A. Kuchugurnaya. – Minsk State Linguistic University. – Minsk : MSLU, Aversav, 2013. – 55 p.
15. Chyrkun, A.B. "Written Institutional Translation" (Spanish Language) (Translation Module for Specialty 7-06-0231-02 "Translation and Translation Studies (with specification of languages)"). – 2024.
16. Chyrkun, A.B. "Conference Interpreting in International Activities" (Spanish Language) (Translation Module for Specialty 7-06-0231-02 "Translation and Translation Studies (with specification of languages)"). – 2024.
17. Chyrkun, A.B. "Language of Mass Media" (Spanish Language) (Speech Communication Workshop Module for the First Foreign (Spanish) Language for Specialty 6-05-0231-01 "Modern Foreign Languages (with specification of languages)"). – 2024.
18. Chyrkun, A.B. "Socio-Cultural Foundations of Speech Communication" (Spanish Language) (Speech Communication Workshop Module for the First Foreign (Spanish) Language for Specialty 6-05-0231-01 "Modern Foreign Languages (with specification of languages)"). – 2024.
19. Chyrkun, A.B. "Foreign Literature" (Spanish Language) ("Professionally-Oriented Module" for Specialty 6-05-0231-01 "Modern Foreign Languages (with specification of languages)"). – 2024.
20. Chyrkun, A.B. "Modern Foreign Novel in the Context of Time" (Spanish Language) ("Literary Studies" Module for Specialty 6-05-0231-01 "Modern Foreign Languages (with specification of languages)"). – 2025.
21. Chyrkun, A.B. Language of Mass Media (Spanish Language): Curriculum of a Higher Education Institution for the Academic Discipline for Specialty 1-21 06 01 "Modern Foreign Languages (by field)" for the Specialty Direction 1-21 06 01-01 "Modern Foreign Languages (Teaching)": УД-403/02/08-I/уч. – 2023.
22. Chyrkun, A.B. Trends in the Development of Modern Foreign Literature (Spanish Language): Curriculum of a Higher Education Institution for the Academic Discipline for Specialty 1-21 06 01 "Modern Foreign Languages (by field)" for the Specialty Direction 1-21 06 01-01 "Modern Foreign Languages (Teaching)": УД-339/02/08-I/уч. – 2023.
23. Chyrkun, A.B. Modern Foreign Novel in the Context of Time (Spanish Language): Curriculum of a Higher Education Institution for the Academic Discipline for Specialty: 1-21 06 01 Modern Foreign Languages (by field); Specialty Direction 1-21 06 01-01 Modern Foreign Languages (Teaching); Specialization 1-21 06 01-01 06 "Foreign Literature": УД-337/02/08-I/уч. – 2023.
24. Chyrkun, A.B. Foreign Literature (Spanish Language): Curriculum of a Higher Education Institution for the Academic Discipline for Specialty: 1-21 06 01 Modern Foreign Languages (by field), Specialty Direction: 1-21 06 01-01 Modern Foreign Languages (Teaching): УД-449/02/08-I/уч. – 2023.
25. Chyrkun, A.B. Discursive Communication Practices (Spanish Language): Curriculum of a Higher Education Institution for the Academic Discipline for Specialty: 1-21 06 01 "Modern Foreign Languages (by field)"; Specialty Direction: 1-21 06 01-02 "Modern Foreign Languages (Translation)": УД-269/02/08-I/уч. / compilers: A.B. Chyrkun, O.Ch. Baidak. – 2023.
26. Chyrkun, A.B. Linguistic-Stylistic Analysis of Written Text (Spanish Language): Curriculum of a Higher Education Institution for the Academic Discipline for Specialty: 1-21 06 01 "Modern Foreign Languages (by field)"; Specialty Direction: 1-21 06 01-02 "Modern Foreign Languages (Translation)": УД-270/02/08-I/уч. / compilers: A.B. Chyrkun, E.A. Gromovich. – 2023.
27. Chyrkun, A.B. Translation of Economic Texts (Spanish Language): Curriculum of a Higher Education Institution for the Academic Discipline for Specialty: 1-21 06 01 "Modern Foreign Languages (by field)"; Specialty Direction: 1-21 06 01-02 "Modern Foreign Languages (Translation)"; Specialization: 1-21 06 01-02 03 "Specialized Translation": УД-274/02/08-I/уч. / compilers: A.B. Chyrkun, T.M. Gridina. – 2023.
28. Chyrkun, A.B. Interpretation (Spanish Language): Curriculum of a Higher Education Institution for the Academic Discipline for Specialty: 1-21 06 01 "Modern Foreign Languages (by field)", Specialty Direction: 1-21 06 01-02 "Modern Foreign Languages (Translation)": УД-201/02/08-I/уч. – 2022. / compilers: A.B. Chyrkun, E.V. Budagova, A.A. Antonenko. – 2022.
29. Chyrkun, A.B. Language of Mass Media (Spanish Language): Model Curriculum for Higher Educational Institutions for Specialty 1-21 06 01 "Modern Foreign Languages (by field)" / compilers: E.A. Bulat, A.B. Chyrkun, T.M. Gridina. – Minsk, 2012. – 13 p.

Electronic Educational and Methodological Complexes

30. Electronic Educational and Methodological Complex for the Academic Discipline "Foreign Literature" / A.B. Chyrkun. – Minsk : MSLU, 2020. – 350 p.
31. Electronic Educational and Methodological Complex for the Academic Discipline "Modern Foreign Novel in the Context of Time" (Spanish Language) for Specialty 1-21 06 01 Modern Foreign Languages (by field), for Specialty Direction 1-21 06 01-01 06 "Modern Foreign Languages (Teaching). Foreign Literature" / compiler: A. B. Chyrkun ; Minsk State Linguistic University. – Minsk, 2023. – 105 p.

Key Scientific Publications

32.Chyrkun, A.B. Verbal and Nonverbal Means of Neutralizing Speech Conflict: (Based on Spanish and Russian Language Materials): Dissertation for the Degree of Candidate of Philological Sciences: 10.02.19: defended 24.02.09: approved 04.06.09 / Chyrkun Anna Barysauna. – Minsk, 2009. – 121 sheets.

33. Chyrkun, A.B. Verbal and Nonverbal Means of Neutralizing Speech Conflict: (Based on Spanish and Russian Language Materials): Author's Abstract of Dissertation for the Degree of Candidate of Philological Sciences: 10.02.19 / Chyrkun Anna Barysauna. – Minsk, 2009. – 21 p.
34. Chyrkun, A.B. Economic Euphemisms in the Spanish Language Through the Prism of History / A.B. Chyrkun // Vesnik of MSLU. Ser. 1, Philology. – Minsk : MSLU, 2025. – No. 4 (137). – P. 104–112.
35. Chyrkun, A.B. The Category of Appropriateness: Nonverbal Aspect / A.B. Chyrkun // Current Problems of Romance Philology: Collection of Scientific Articles / Minsk State Linguistic University; editorial board: N.V. Leshchenko (ed.-in-chief) [et al.]. – Minsk, 2023. – P. 138–144.
36. Chyrkun, A.B. Speech Portrait of a Modern Politician (Based on Spanish Language Materials) / A.B. Chyrkun, D.D. Saniukevich // Anomaly in Language, Harmony in Speech: Collection of Scientific Articles / Minsk State Linguistic University. – Minsk, 2023. – P. 176–181.
37. Chyrkun, A.B. Self-Presentation of a Social Media User (Based on Spanish Language Materials) / A.B. Chyrkun // Language – Semiotics – Culture: Collection of Scientific Articles. – Minsk : MSLU, 2021. – P. 148-153.
38. Chyrkun, A.B. Aesthetic Evaluation of Female Persons (Based on Spanish Language Materials) / A.B. Chyrkun // Anomaly in Language, Harmony in Speech: Collection of Scientific Articles. – Minsk : MSLU, 2020. – P. 165-168.
39. Chyrkun, A.B. Metacommunicative Organization of Conflict and Harmonious Communication / A.B. Chyrkun // National Identity Through the Prism of Dialogue of Cultures. Research in the Field of Humanities in Ibero-American and Russian Scientific Space: Collection of Scientific Articles; Southern Federal University; [ed.-in-chief N.V. Karpovskaya, A. Santana Arribas]. – Rostov-on-Don; Taganrog : Publishing House of Southern Federal University, 2020. – P. 404–410.
40. Chyrkun, A.B. Stylistic Means of Creating a Negative Image of a Political Opponent / A.B. Chyrkun // The Life of Language in Culture and Society: Collection of Scientific Articles. – Minsk : MSLU, 2021. – P. 314-320.
41. Chirkun, A.B. Speech tactics for neutralising conflict in male and female speech / A.B. Chirkun // Gender and problems of communicative behaviour: Collection of materials from the III International Scientific Conference, Polotsk, 1-2 November 2007 / PGU. - Polotsk, 2007. - pp. 207-208.
42. Chirkun, A.B. Speech-act implementation of tactics for neutralising speech conflict / A.B. Chirkun // Vesnik of MSLU. Ser. 1, Philology. – Minsk : MSLU, 2007. No. 2(27). - pp. 204-212.
43. Chirkun, A.B. Linguistic means of expressing tactics for neutralising speech conflict (based on Spanish and Russian) / A.B. Chirkun // // Vesnik of MSLU. Ser. 1, Philology. – Minsk : MSLU. - 2007. - No. 6 (31). - pp. 147-156.
44. Chirkun, A.B. The non-verbal component of the communicative situation of speech conflict neutralisation (based on Russian language material) / A.B. Chirkun // Russian Language and . - 2008. - No. 2 (101). - pp. 54-60.
45. Chirkun, A.B. Evaluation in speech conflictogens and the means of its linguistic manifestation (based on Spanish language material) / A.B. Chirkun // Vesnik of MSLU. Ser. 1, Philology.- 2008. - No. 2 (33). - pp. 169-177.

Conference materials:

46. Chirkun, A. B. Economic euphemisms in Spanish / A. B. Chirkun // Materials from the annual scientific conference of university lecturers and postgraduate students, 23–24 April 2025; in 4 parts. Part 2 / ed. by N. E. Lapteva [et al.]. – Minsk: BSUFL, 2025. – pp. 225-227.
47. Chirkun, A. B. Political euphemisms in Spanish / A. B. Chirkun // Proceedings of the annual scientific conference of university teachers and postgraduate students, 16-18 April 2024: in 2 parts / Minsk State Linguistic University. – Minsk, 2024. – Part 2. – pp. 454–455.
48. Chirkun, A. B. Euphemisms in modern Spanish / A. B. Chirkun, V. Tsubarenko // Proceedings of the annual scientific conference of university teachers and postgraduate students, 16-19 May 2023: in 4 parts / Minsk State Linguistic University. – Minsk, 2023. – Part 4. – P. 151–153.
49. Chirkun, A. B. Expressive forms of addressing women (based on Spanish language material) / Chirkun, A. B. Shevtsova, V. // Proceedings of the annual scientific conference of university teachers and postgraduate students, 15–16 April 2021: in 5 parts. – Minsk: MSLU, 2021. – Part 5. – pp. 231–233.
50. Chirkun, A. B. Metacommunicative organisation of interpersonal interaction (based on Spanish language material) / A. B. Chirkun // Proceedings of the annual scientific conference of university teachers and postgraduate students, 17-27 April 2020: in 5 parts. – Minsk: MSLU, 2020. – Part 2. – pp. 54-
51. Chirkun, A. B. The compositional structure of the television talk show El Hormiguero / Chirkun, A. B., Leonova, V. // Proceedings of the annual scientific conference of university lecturers and postgraduate students, 17–27 April 2020: in 5 parts. – Minsk: MGLU, 2020. – Part 3. – Pp. 227–229.
52. Chirkun, A. B. Nickname as a means of self-presentation for participants in virtual communication / A.B. Chirkun, I. Khmel //Proceedings of the annual scientific conference of university teachers and postgraduate students, 18-19 April 2019: in 5 parts. – Minsk: MGLU, 2019. – Part 5. – pp. 254-257.
53. Chirkun, A.B. The appropriateness of non-verbal means of communication / A.B. Chirkun, A. Borisovich // Proceedings of the annual scientific conference of university teachers and postgraduate students, 19-20 April 2018: in 4 parts. – Minsk: MGLU, 2018. - Part 2. - P. 268-270.
54. Chirkun, A.B. On the structure of speech conflict / A.B. Chirkun // Proceedings of the annual scientific conference of university teachers and postgraduate students, Minsk, Minsk, 2005. - 4. 2. - P. 210-212.
55. Chirkun, A.B. Communicative tactics for neutralising speech conflict: pragmatic and combinatorial characteristics / A.B. Chirkun // Proceedings of the annual scientific conference of university teachers and postgraduate students, Minsk, 18-19 April 2006: in 5 parts / MGLU; editorial board: N.P. Baranova (editor-in-chief) [et al.]. - Minsk, 2006. - Part 4. - pp. 146-149.
56. Chirkun, A.B. Illocutionary coercion in conflictual conversational discourse / A.B. Chirkun // Nomination and discourse: proceedings of the International Scientific Conference, Minsk, 8-9 November 2006: in 2 parts / MGLU; ed. by A. Kharitonchik [et al.]. - Minsk, 2006. - Part 2. - Pp. 105-108.
57. Chirkun, A.B. On the non-verbal component of the communicative situation of speech conflict neutralisation (based on Spanish language data) // Proceedings of the annual scientific conference of university teachers and postgraduate students, Minsk, 24-25 April 2007: in 5 parts / MGLU; editorial board: N.P. Baranova (editor-in-chief) [et al.]. - Minsk: MGLU, 2007. - Part 3. - P. 211-214.
58. Chirkun, A.B. Verbal markers of conflictual interpersonal interaction (based on Spanish and Russian) / A.B. Chirkun // Intercultural communication: language theory and practice: conference proceedings. International scientific conference. Minsk, 18-19 October 2007 / editorial board: E.G. Zadvornaia (editor-in-chief) [et al.]. - Minsk: MGLU, 2007. - pp. 114-116.
59. Chirkun, A.B. Language markers of conflictual and harmonious speech behaviour (based on Spanish and Russian) / A.B. Chirkun // Intercultural communication and professionally-oriented foreign language teaching: Proceedings of the 1st International Scientific Conference dedicated to the the 86th anniversary of Belarusian State University, Minsk, 30 October 2007 / BSU; editorial board: A.V. Sharselo (editor-in-chief) [et al.]. - Minsk: BSU, 2007. - pp. 67-69.
60. Chirkun, A.B. Speech Conflict and Related Communicative Phenomena // Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Conference of University Teachers and Postgraduate Students, Minsk, April 18–19, 2008 : in 5 volumes / Minsk State Linguistic University; editorial board: N. P. Baranova (Executive Editor) [et al.]. – Minsk : Minsk State Linguistic University, 2008. – Vol. 2. – Pp. 93–95.