The Department of Russian and Slavic Studies took part in a ceremony organized by Tucson's Vice Mayor Nikki Lee to to dedicate a new Peace Pole and pavilion honoring resilience, health, strength and equity. Valentina Vinokurova (PhD Candidate, SLAT Program) and Dr. Colleen Lucey (Assistant Professor of Russian and Slavic Studies) spoke of the importance of peace between the US and Russia.
The peace pole, which is located at Groves Lincoln Park (8123 E Poinciana Drive), contains the words “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in eight languages that represent the rich diversity of our city: English, Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, Swahili, Chinese, and Tibetan. The pavilion includes a special dedication plaque to the Tohono O'odham Nation honoring the native land.