[Discussion] CONF./CFP- Congress on Turkic Civilization, Oct. 3-6, Manas Univ., Bishkek

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CONF./CFP- Congress on Turkic Civilization, Oct. 3-6, Manas Univ., Bishkek

We are pleased to announce that the Second International Congress on 
Turkic civilization will take place from the 3rd to the 6th October 2004 
at Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University. The First Congress under the title 
"Turkic civilization on the threshold of the third millennium (Past, 
present, future)" took place from the 2nd to the 3rd 2000. The Second 
International Congress will focus on "The role and place of the Turkic 
civilization among the world civilizations". The main aim of the 
Congress is to gather the scientists who study in this field, to 
evaluate the studies made before and to determine the goals in the 
future. The participants' expenses in Kyrgyzstan including 
accommodation, excursions and meals will be met by the Organization 
Committee. During the Congress, we plan to organize guided visits to the 
historical places in Kyrgyzstan.

The sessions will be held at the main campus of the Manas University. It 
is possible for the participants to present their papers in Kyrgyz, 
Turkish, English and Russian languages.  The participants are cordially 
asked to inform us whether they will participate by the 30th March 2004. 
Those who would like to participate are requested to send the titles of 
their presentations, abstracts and their valid addresses to the 
following address by the end of May 2004.

Sincerely yours,

Organization Committee
Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University
Center for Turkish Civilization Studies
Prospect Mira 56, Bishkek/Kyrgyzstan
Phone: (00996 312) 54 19 42 (6 lines)
Fax: (00996 312) 54 19 35; 54 39 65
or better:
E-mail: turkuygar@manas.kg