She received her M.A. degree in TEFL/Translation from the State University of Moldova (1980) and her Ph.D. in Linguistics from the Minsk State Linguistic University (1989). Dr. Iepuri coordinates and teaches Russian language courses from beginner to advanced levels and advises students on their study abroad programs. She is the holder of an Excellence in Teaching Russian Award from the Central Association of Russian Teachers of America (2008). Her current research interests include Russian language in the post-Soviet period, languages in contact, and language pedagogy.