1. English–Russian translation topic: historical evolution of Russian circus, state ownership post-1917, dual function as entertainment and art, Soviet international tours, enduring respect for Moscow State Circus 2. Literary text analysis: The Queen of Spades (Pushkin), Hermann’s madness, Countess as central character; The Government Inspector (Gogol), comedic structure, Khlestakov’s character 3. Literary text analysis: The Cherry Orchard (Chekhov), social change as main theme, dramatic techniques; One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich (Solzhenitsyn), GULAG life through characters, hope depiction 4. Additional literary texts: A Week Like Any Other (Baranskaya), structure effectiveness, portrayal of family life; Sonechka (Ulitskaya), Sonechka’s character change, war’s impact on Soviet family 5. Film analysis: Wings (Shepitko), Nadezhda’s character traits, cinematic techniques; Burnt by the Sun (Mikhalkov), Mitya as central character, Soviet state influence in 1930s 6. Additional films: Prisoner of the Mountains (Bodrov), Sasha–Vanya relationship, Caucasus setting importance; Leviathan (Zvyagintsev), corruption in provincial Russia, Roma as typical teenager