On February 11, the exhibition-fair of scientific and fiction literature of “Sadra” publishing house  (Moscow) opened in the library of the new building of Russian-Armenian University. Oriental literature in Russian was of interest to both prominent scientists and students. The exhibition was also attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri, Head of the Cultural Center of the Embassy Hossein Tabatabai, employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and other guests.

Welcoming those present, RAU rector Professor Armen Darbinyan emphasized the role of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the RAU in strengthening cooperation among Iran, Armenia and Russia.

During the event, the Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the RAU, Professor Garnik Asatryan gave a lecture on the historical stages of the formation of Iran. According to him, it was possible to create a self-sufficient state, a significant regional power, with a dynamically developing economy, culture and science through incredible efforts and self-sacrifice, given the conditions of international isolation and a regime of permanent sanctions.

This exhibition will last for ten days, after which the literature of “Sadra” publishing house will enrich the book fund of the Institute of Oriental Studies of RAU.

It should be noted that the editorial board of “Sadra” publishing house includes prominent Russian Islamic scholars who work in close collaboration with Iranian specialists.

The publishing house is also actively engaged in the translation and publication of fiction works, introducing Russian-speaking readers to the best works of Iranian writers. The books of the publishing house are intended for a wide range of readers and are addressed to everyone who is interested in the East and in the Eastern worldview.

The exhibition-fair of scientific and fiction literature of “Sadra” publishing house in RAU is organized by RAU Institute of Oriental Studies of and the Cultural Center of the Embassy of Iran in RA.

 

 

 

Translated by Kristina Tumanyan
(Master's Program in Translation & Interpretation)