Around 500 archaeologists participate in The V (XXI) All-Russian Archaeological Conference at ASU

About 500 people from over 110 cities of 60 constituent entities of Russia have come to the conference. Altai Krai and Altai State University host the cream of Russian archaeological community.

At the opening of the forum Altai Krai Governor, Chairman of Altai Krai Government and Chairman of ASU Guardian Board, Honorary Doctor of classical university Alexander B. Karlin emphasized that the region had become a venue for the conference not for nothing:

“We are located at the junction of civilizations. A lot of cultures have formed here. This is a place of origin of many peoples that influenced the fate of other territories. Mixture of antiquity and modernity, Asian colors and Russian entrepreneurial spirit has turned Altai into important cultural and historical center. It is essential that archaeological objects in our possession would be harmonically and featly integrated into tourist infrastructure. Altai Krai has experience in creation of archaeological parks. There is an archaeological park with historical finds and reconstructions on the territory of TurquoiseKatun recreational zone. In 2014 Cradle of Humankind archaeological park was opened near Denisova Cave. Tourists should be prepared to visit such objects; they should be filled with knowledge. This is when we get desired effect from this kind of tourism.”

Welcoming letters have been received to the address of The V (XXI) All-Russian Archaeological Conference from high-ranking representatives of Russian Government, scientific and cultural communities. They were read out at the conference opening. Chairman of the Conference Organizing Committee Anatoly P. Derevyanko and Rector of Altai State University Sergey V. Zemlyukov delivered welcoming speeches as well.

“The main part of preparation work fell on Altai State University, so I would like to thank the rector, employees and everyone who took part in it again. Thank you for hospitality!” Anatoly P. Derevyanko said.

“The All-Russian Archaeological Conference has gathered together young scientists and eminent scholars, who are famous in Russian and international academic community, on the premises of Altai State University. Our educational establishment has a lot to be proud of in this area. Symbolically, the conference is being held in Altai Krai in the year of its 80th anniversary. President of the Russian Federation Vladimir V. Putin expressed his congratulations and underscored the critical importance of archaeological sites, the research of which is carried out by specialists in this hall. The history of Altai is rich in archaeological discoveries, and the scientists of our university play significant role in it. It is a high privilege for Altai State University to host The All-Russian Archaeological Conference. Moreover, we are hosting it in a new status of flagship university of Altai Krai and Russia,” Rector of ASU Sergey V. Zemlyukov addressed the delegates  on behalf of students, lecturers and employees of Altai State University.

Altai Krai Governor presented Chairman of the Conference Organizing Committee, Chief Research Officer at the Institute for Archaeology and Ethnography of SB RAS, Doctor of History, Professor Anatoly P. Derevyanko with an order for his contribution to the development of Altai Krai and achievements in archaeology of the region.

Moreover, Anatoly P. Derevyanko was granted with the title of the Honorary Doctor of Altai State University. According to the university’s tradition, a ceremony was held, where Professor Derevyanko got dressed in a robe and was granted with a diploma and a badge of honor.

After plenary session all delegates of The V (XXI) All-Russian Archaeological Conference went to Belokurikha, where the second part of the event will take place until 8 October 2017.