[Discussion] Russia, Siberia and Central Asia

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CONF./CFP- Russia, Siberia and Central Asia, Barnaul, Nov. 14, 2003 

Russia, Siberia and Central Asia: Interrelation of Peoples and Cultures 
Fourth International Conference 
14 November 2003 

Center for Regional Studies at Barnaul State Pedagogical University, 
Barnaul, Russia under the auspices of the Altai Center for Oriental Studies 

The main themes to be discussed: 

* History and current state of international relations in Central/Inner 
Asia (Russia and adjacent states of Asia, trans-Asiatic ties, etc); 
* Past and present of peoples and states of Central/Inner Asia (including 
Asiatic Russia); 
* "Eastern" Diasporas in Asiatic Russia and "overseas" communities in 
Central Asia; 
* Xinjiang from historical and current perspective (domestic and external 
aspects) 

Interested scholars, experts, practitioners and teachers/students should 
submit an application, containing personal data (affiliation, position, 
address, including e-mail) and abstract of paper up to 6 pages in A4-format 
with references at the end of text (12 New Roman, 1,5, Word/RTF) in Russian 
or English due 10 September 2003, preferably via e-mail as an attachment. 

All submissions and inquiries should be directed to: 

Dr Vladimir Boyko 
Center for Regional Studies 
Barnaul State Pedagogical University 
Molodezhnaya Street 55 
Barnaul 656031 
Russia 
Fax: 7(3852)260836 
E-mail: boyko@uni-altai.ru