Tatarstan Academy of Sciences сongratulated V.V. Naumkin on his 80th birthday

On May 21, 2025, the Institute of Oriental Studies RAS became the center of celebrations, honoring the outstanding scholar Vitaly V. Naumkin – Doctor of History, Professor, Academician of the RAS, and State Prize laureate – on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

V.V. Naumkin is the author of over 600 publications in Russian and numerous foreign languages on the history of the East, Arab states, Central Asia, the Caucasus, international relations, political science, Islamic studies, philology, and conflict resolution. Renowned for his achievements in research, mentorship, and administrative work, his professionalism, diverse expertise, profound knowledge, wisdom, and mediation skills have repeatedly guided conflicting parties toward mutual understanding and peaceful agreements on the international stage.

On behalf of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, Airat G. Sitdikov, Director of the Institute of Archaeology named after A.Kh. Khalikov TAS, extended congratulations to the jubilarian. He read out a congratulatory address, highlighting the fruitful collaboration with V.V. Naumkin in the study of Muslim archaeology and acknowledging his significant contributions to promoting the archaeological heritage of Bolgar and Bilyar.

We wish Vitaly Vyacheslavovich good health, long life, and new research endeavors and scientific discoveries!