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The Rector of Tbilisi State University, Academician Jaba Samushia opened the 1st International Ingush Symposium.
TSU will host three days of sessions where researchers and foreign academics will present their papers. Scholarly reports cover topics such as Ingush ethnonyms, Ingush linguistic and religious identity, issues related to territorial integrity and civic activism, challenges facing the Ingush diaspora, and cultural-historical ties between Georgia and Ingushetia.
Rector Jaba Samushia talked about the history of relations between Georgia and Ingushetia. “There are monuments of Christian culture, monuments of Ingush culture in Ingushetia with Georgian inscriptions. This is important for our relationship. We are brotherly nations. Such a friendly relationship with Ingushetia is important for all Georgians. The university is ready to print a book on the history of Ingushetia in Georgian, to help the public better understand this proud nation’s past,” said Jaba Samushia. He noted that the symposium will not be a one-time event, but the university will always support the forum, which is important for the Caucasus.
The symposium entitled “Ingush Identity: Representation of the Past, Contemporary Issues and Future Perspectives” is organized by the Tbilisi Ingush Culture Center.
The symposium aims to mobilize Georgian intellectual resources in the field of Ingush studies, represent the history of Ingushetia based on the Georgian source studies, and raise awareness about Ingush issues in Georgian and international societies.
The symposium will also include an exhibition of Ingush books (scientific and educational literature) and periodicals kept at the university library. In addition, a round table entitled “Protection of Cultural Heritage: Conservation-Restoration of Architecture” will be held. The session will bring together experts from Georgia to share knowledge with Ingush colleagues on restoration and conservation theory, scientific principles and strategies related to architectural heritage.
