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Philologist | Literary Translator | Cultural Mediator<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Radica Nikodinovska<\/strong> is a preeminent figure in the world of Romance languages and a vital link in the cultural dialogue between Italy and North Macedonia. With a career spanning over four decades, her work as a scholar, educator, and translator has redefined how we understand the “art of the bridge” \u2013 the complex process of moving ideas, emotions, and traditions across linguistic borders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Academic & Professional Excellence<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Nikodinovska\u2019s foundation is built on rigorous scholarship. After graduating from the Faculty of Philology \u201cBla\u017ee Koneski\u201d in Skopje, she earned her Master\u2019s in Italian Phraseology and a PhD centred on the Didactics of Translation. Her career has seen her move seamlessly between the classroom and the highest levels of international diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expert Pedagogy<\/strong>: As a long-standing member of the Department of Italian Language and Literature in Skopje, she has shaped the minds of generations of linguists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diplomatic Service<\/strong>: Her exceptional mastery of language has made her a trusted consecutive and simultaneous interpreter for high-level official visits between North Macedonian and Italian state delegations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Leadership<\/strong>: She is the Founder and Honorary President of the Association of Italian Language Teachers in North Macedonia and a member of the International Association AIPI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Leadership and Contrastive Studies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the lecture hall, Dr. Nikodinovska has been a driving force in international research, notably through her collaboration with the Sapienza University of Rome<\/strong>. She played a pivotal role in the CREAMY project<\/strong> (Calvino REpertoire for Analysis of Multilingual PhraseologY), where she spearheaded the inclusion of the Macedonian language in a landmark study of contrastive phraseology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her scholarly work often dissects the “problematic” intersections of culture and linguistics, focusing on how culture-specific elements \u2013 whether idiomatic, phonetic, or social \u2013 affect the architecture of a translation. This dedication to research ensures that her practice is not only artistic but grounded in a deep, scientific understanding of linguistic evolution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Expert on “Relative Translatability”<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A central theme in Dr. Nikodinovska\u2019s work is her exploration of the boundaries of language. She famously advocates for the concept of “relative translatability,” arguing that while cultural and linguistic differences may pose challenges, a skilful translator can find a form that resonates within the target context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literary Feats<\/strong>: She performed a true “translation mission” by producing the first regional translation of all 200 of Italo Calvino\u2019s Italian Folktales<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poetic Precision<\/strong>: Her versification skills are celebrated globally, notably in her Macedonian translation of Torquato Tasso\u2019s Gerusalemme Liberata<\/em> and her Italian translations of Macedonian poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audiovisual Innovation<\/strong>: Her expertise extends to the modern screen, where she guides students and professionals in the strategies of film and documentary translation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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State Honours & Distinguished Awards<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In recognition of her tireless promotion of Italian culture, Dr. Nikodinovska has received some of the most prestigious honours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orders of the Italian Republic<\/strong>: She holds the rank of Knight (Stella della Solidariet\u00e0 Italiana<\/em>) and Officer (Stella d\u2019Italia<\/em>), awarded by the President of the Italian Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Translation Prize<\/strong>: Awarded the Premio nazionale per la traduzione<\/em> by the Italian Ministry of Culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literary Excellence<\/strong>: Recipient of the “Bozhidar Nastev” award for her translation of Dino Buzzati\u2019s The Secret Shop<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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