Biography: Irina Merzlyakova is an associate Professor at the Department of Civil Law Disciplines of Transbaikal State University (Chita, Russian Federation). She received her Ph.D. degree in Cultural Studies for her Ph.D. dissertation on «Linguocultural Concepts and Their Role in the Formation of a National Character» (based on French materials) at the 2010 East Siberian State Academy of Culture and Arts.
Her research interests include the study of cultural representation in human psychology, the impact of culture on a person, as well as the mechanism of project activities in culture and intercultural communication.
She is the author of more than 80 publications in the field of philosophy, cultural studies, sociology and law.