The IV (XX) Russian Archaeological Congress to be held in Kazan

October 20 – 25, 2014, the IV (XX) Russian Archaeological Congress to be held in Kazan.

The decision to hold IV (XX) Russian Archaeological Congress in Kazan was due to  high achievements of archeology of Tatarstan for last period, and to mark the IV All-Russian Archaeological Congress held in Kazan in 1877.

Relevance and importance of the event, through which Russian scientists will be able to see the results of research projects and to discuss topical issues of archaeological and historical science, reflects the rapidly growing number of its members. In II (XVIII) All-Russian Archaeological Congress in Suzdal in 2008 was attended by more than 400 scientists from 190 institutions of 53 subjects of the Russian Federation, III (XIX) All-Russian Archaeological Congress in Staraya Russa and Novgorod in 2011, was attended by more than 600 scientists from research organizations of  RAS, universities, museums, organs of monuments of history and culture preservations, and others, organizations from more than 60 regions of the Russian Federation. These conventions have become significant developments in the academic and social life of contemporary Russia. Resuming the tradition of Congresses gave a significant impetus to the consolidation of archaeological and historical scholarship and overcome regional fragmentation, protection of ancient monuments and culture, provided an opportunity for a wider audience to get acquainted with the most important results of research projects carried out by individual institutions, in various regions of the Russian Federation - that is, have given a new momentum to association of archaeological community. Thus, the ever-increasing interest in the archaeological community to this event is evidence of its necessity and relevance.

At next IV (XX) Congress, discussion of topical issues of archaeological and historical science, the problem of preservation of the archaeological heritage as part of the cultural heritage of the peoples of Russia, the role of archeology in education, museum construction, restoration of ancient archaeological sites and other problems are expected. These issues are fundamental to modern archeology.

During the preparation of IV (XX) All-Russian Archaeological Congress in Kazan, the Organizing Committee has received applications from 950 scientists from 72 regions of Russia and 22 countries of the near and far abroad. They represent more than 260 scientific organizations, universities, museums, and government agencies for protection of monuments of history and culture, and others. Around 700 participants have submitted their reports, which are to be included in a 4-volume edition of the Proceedings of the Congress. In the course of the congress it is planned to organize a 3-round tables on the most important problems of archeology.