At the Anthony Readings

12-13 November as part of the Regional Phase XXX The Bishkek and Kyrgyz diocese held international Christmas educational readings IX scientific and theological Anthony readings «Russian Orthodox Church in the East: from Peter I I to the present day», dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the birth of Peter I I and the 150th anniversary of the Turkestan diocese.

This forum traditionally serves as a platform for interaction, strengthening and establishing new contacts between KRSU and the Bishkek and Kyrgyz diocese. The purpose of the event – integration of the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic, increasing the spiritual values of their peoples – is consonant with the mission of KRSU.

Teachers and students of KRSU regularly take part in the Anthony Readings and this year was no exception. 4th year students of the UNESCO Department for the Study of World Cultures and Religions Malika Abdikarimova, Elena Arzhanova, Ekaterina Bosenko, Kristina Danilova and Bermet Shermetova made presentations at the event. Also taking part in the readings were employees of the above-mentioned department – associate professors Yuri Podkuiko, Nadezhda Khan and Vladimir Shkolny.