16th International Congress of The Slavic Scholars: Amidst Traditions, Innovations and Challenges to the Future Cover Image

XVI международен конгрес на славистите: между традициите, иновациите и предизвикателствата към бъдещето
16th International Congress of The Slavic Scholars: Amidst Traditions, Innovations and Challenges to the Future

Author(s): Tsenka Ivanova
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Western Slavic Languages, Eastern Slavic Languages, South Slavic Languages, Conference Report
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: Slavic Studies; Congress; Belgrade; Vuk Karadћiж; Beliж; Boris Yotsov.

Summary/Abstract: The International Slavic Scholars Committee held its regular world congress in Belgrade from 20th August to 27th August 2018, attracting nearly 1000 participants from 43 countries. The large-scale, well-organized congress provided a forum for 115 sessions with papers, 32 thematic blocs, 9 Round Table Discussions, 3 special topics, 5 plenary papers, over 20 additional events: a slavicist literature exhibition between the two congresses, celebrations of anniversaries related to Slavic cultures, birth anniversaries of distinguished Slavic scholars etc. The overview provides detailed information about the event, emphasizing the participation of lecturers from the University of Veliko Tarnovo. Its conclusion offers a critical commentary on Bulgarian national policies with regard to Slavic scholarship.

  • Issue Year: 27/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 262-265
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: Bulgarian