Resources and Culture. From Archaeology to New Technology International Scientific and Practical Conference is now on at the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

On December 3d, Resources and Culture. From Archaeology to New Technology international scientific and practical conference started at the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum. In her opening speech, Amina Melikova, director of the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum told guests about the history and activities of the museum. Yelena Titova, director of the All-Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art delivered a speech, she underlined significance of the three-day conference where interesting reports will be heard. Later, the directors exchanged memorable gifts.

The conference continued with academic session on the topic Inter-Museum cooperation in the CIS. The mobile exhibition Heritage of the CIS. Traditions for the Future is also presented at the event, which features museum directors and experts from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The academic sessions will include the following reports: Museum and People; Museum and Information Resources; Nature and Traditions as Inspiration Source; The Most Ancient Foundations of the Eurasian Cultures: Archetypes, Symbolism, Archaeology Artefacts; Decorative Art of the CIS Peoples; Role of Modern Museums in Preservation of Traditions.

The conference held within the framework of the multi-year comprehensive program Heritage of the CIS. Traditions for the Future is jointly organised by the All-Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art and the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum and supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Intergovernmental Foundation for Educational, Scientific and Cultural Cooperation of CIS.

Resources and Culture. From Archaeology to New Technology International Scientific and Practical Conference will be on until December5th