The Council of Young Researchers of the NAS RA Institute of History organizes the regular XLIII scientific session on July 14-16, 2023

The conference will take place in the city of Stepanavan, departure from Yerevan will be carried out by the organizers on July 14 at 08:30. Historians up to 35 years old can participate in the conference. Those who want to participate should send the thesis to the e-mail address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by July 5 or present to the scientific secretary of the Institute, Hakob Muradyan, or to Vahe Sargsyan, the Chair of the Council of Young Researchers.

The thesis should be composed of 200-250 words. In the case of Armenian, the font is Sylfaen, in the case of other languages – Times New Roman. Up to 15 minutes will be given for the report. Those who do not have a scientific degree must submit a letter of recommendation from the scientific supervisor or from the relevant professional department of the scientific (educational) institution.

Works that do not meet the technical standards will not be accepted.

The materials of the conference will be published in a separate collection.

 

COUNCIL OF YOUNG RESEARCHERS OF

THE NAS RA INSTITUTE OF HISTORY

 

ARMENIAN-RUSSIAN SCIENTIFIC-EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE

On June 13-14, academician Ashot Melkonyan presented the cooperation of the NAS RA Institute of History with the scientific and educational institutions of the Russian Federation within the framework of the Armenian-Russian scientific and educational forum held in Yerevan. In particular, joint work with the World History Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the North Caucasian Federal University (NCFU) of the Russian Federation was highlighted.

 

VARSHAMYAN EDGAR GEVORG «THE DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN POLICY OF THE KINGDOM OF GREATER ARMENIA 330-387 A.D.»

Dissertation for the degree of Doctor of History on the specialization of “History of Armenia” 07.00.01.

The Defense of the Disseration will be held on July 17, 2023, at 1300 at the Session of the Specialized Council 004 on Armenian History of SQC RA by the Institue of History of the National Academy of Sciences of RA (0019, Yerevan, Marshal Baghramyan ave., 24/4).

International conference, round table-discussion

On April 30 an international conference-round table discussion entitled ‘“The White Pages” of the Everyday Life of Soviet Armenia” was held in the conference hall of “Writers House” in Tsaghkadzor. The conference was organized with the funding of the Science Committee of the MESCS, within the framework of the scientific topic under the code 21T-6A274 implemented at the Institute of History (supervisor: Dr. Sci., Professor Karen Khachatryan).

 

Presentation of the book “Disaster”

The presentation of the regular 13th volume (“Disaster”) of the renowned public figure, freedom fighter glorified in all Artsakh wars, reserve lieutenant colonel MartikBaghdasaryan was held at the NAS RA Institute of History.

In his opening speech, Director of the Institute of History, Academician A. Melkonyanhighlighted the significance of M. Baghdasaryan’s current and previous books in terms of conveying the patriotic lessons and charges of history to future generations. He wished the author new creative success.

Aghabek Khachatryan – the commander of “Kajari (Courageous)” detachment, Albert Kharatyan – correspondent member of the NAS RA, Armen Karapetyan – senior researcher of the NAS RA Institute of History, Colonel Aramayis Davtyan of the RA Armed Forces, platoon commander Sargis Sargsyan, Tigran Marukhyan – parent of the fallen freedom fighter and others gave speeches on the preparatory process of the book “Disaster” and the patriotic educational functions.

At the end of the event kanun ensemble “Zvartnots” of the Armenian State Pedagogical University performed some piece of national music.

GAYANE SLAVIK HOVHANNISYAN «DEMOGRAPHIC PICTURE OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH IN THE 1920s-1950s»

Dissertation for the degree of Doctor of History on the specialization of “History of Armenia” 07.00.01.

The Defense of the Dissertation will be held on May 30, 2023, at 1400 at the Session of the Specialized Council 004 on Armenian History of SQC RA by the Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences of RA (0019, Yerevan, Marshal Baghramyan ave., 24/4).

International conference entitled “Armenia and Armenians at Turning Points in the World History (History and Modernity)”

On September 19-20, 2023, the Institute of History of the NAS RA organizes an international conference entitled “Armenia and Armenians at Turning Points in the World History (History and Modernity)”. To participate in the conference, it is necessary to send an application (see the attachment) and theses (up to 1.5 pages) to the following e-mail address (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by August 1, 2023. The working languages of the conference are Armenian, Russian and English. Materials presented at the scientific session will be published in a collection of scientific articles.

 

International conference entitled “Armenia and Armenians at Turning Points in the World History (History and Modernity)”

On September 19-20, 2023, the Institute of History of the NAS RA organizes an international conference entitled “Armenia and Armenians at Turning Points in the World History (History and Modernity)”. To participate in the conference, it is necessary to send an application (see the attachment) and theses (up to 1.5 pages) to the following e-mail address (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by August 1, 2023. The working languages of the conference are Armenian, Russian and English. Materials presented at the scientific session will be published in a collection of scientific articles.

 

Conference entitled “The Armenian socio-political thought in the late 19th century and in the first half of the 20th century: History and Modernity”

On March 2, the conference entitled “The Armenian socio-political thought in the late 19th century and in the first half of the 20th century: History and Modernity” was held at the Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan. It was organized with the support of the Armenian Educational and Cultural Association of Armenia. Dr. of Phil. Sci. David Gasparyan, Cd. of Hist. Sci. Armen Karapetyan and Cd. of Phil. Sci. Mariam Hovsepyan.

  

 

PETOYAN STYOPA HAYRAPET, THE HISTORY OF TYPOGRAPHY IN SHUSHI CITY (1828–1920)

Dissertation for the degree of candidate of sciences in History, with specialization of “History of Armenia” 07.00.01

The defense of the dissertation will be held on  April 4, 2023, at 1400 at the session of the specialized council 004 on Armenian History of SCC of RA by the Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences of RA (0019 Yerevan, M. Baghramyan ave., 24/4).

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE STATEMENT

On November 3, 2023, the NAS RA Institute of History is organizing an international online conference entitled “Historical Sources about Armenian Colonies”, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of sourceologist, historian, Cd. of Hist. Sci. Suren Kolanjyan.

By August 31 of this year, participants should submit the theses of the report to the “History of Armenian Colonies and Diaspora” Department within the limit of 1 page, including the topic of the report, the name and surname of the participant, as well as the institution that the reporter represents (independent researchers can also participate). Authors will be notified of their topic selection within 10 days.

The topics that will receive a positive opinion from the organizing committee will be presented at the conference.

 Materials should be sent to the following e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The working languages of the conference: Armenian, English, Russian.

15 minutes will be allotted for reports.

The materials presented at the scientific session will be published in the collection of articles entitled “Historical Sources about Armenian Colonies”.

Accommodation and food expenses are covered by the participants or the sending organizations.

“History” Scopus e-magazine of the Russian Federation published the article “Problematic issues in Armenian history school textbooks” by Academician Ashot Melkonyan

“History” Scopus e-magazine of the Russian Federation has published the article “Problematic Issues in Armenian History School Textbooks” by Academician Ashot Melkonyan, in which the blatant distortions of Armenian and Russian history in Azerbaijani school textbooks are also presented.

Signing of another cooperation agreement

On December 19, the NAS RA Institute of History hosted the Director of the Institute of History and International Relations of the Southern Federal University (SFU) of the Russian Federation, Professor Maria Ponamaryova and Associate Professor of the Department of History and International Relations of Foreign Countries Oksana Karnaukhova. A cooperation agreement was signed between the NAS RA Institute of History and the SFU.