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The Kartvelologist The Kartvelologist” is a bilingual (Georgian and English) peer-reviewed, academic journal, covering all spheres of Kartvelological scholarship. Along with introducing scholarly novelties in Georgian Studies, it aims at popularization of essays of Georgian researchers on the international level and diffusion of foreign Kartvelological scholarship in Georgian scholarly circles. “The Kartvelologist” issues both in printed and electronic form. In 1993-2009 it came out only in printed form (#1-15). The publisher is the “Centre for Kartvelian Studies” (TSU), financially supported by the “Fund of the Kartvelological School”. In 2011-2013 the journal is financed by Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation. 
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The Book by an American Scholar on "The Man in the Panther Skin"
Based on the latest research by an American scholar, Diana Farrell, this article discusses several issues relating to the manifestation of the concept of love in The Man in the Panther Skin in contrast with the concepts of love as expressed in Oriental epic and Western courtly love. keywords:Diana Farrell, The Man in the Panther Skin, Andreas Capellanus Category: CHRONICLE OF EVENTS Authors: GVANTSA TCHOLIKAURI, ELGUJA KHINTIBIDZE
Heinz Fähnrich – “The Queen of the Forest; Myths and Folk-tales from Georgia
*** After opening the borders between the Soviet Union countries and the civilized West were opened at the end of the previous century, interest in Eastern culture gradually increased in Europe. This idea may seem debatable for some since it was the Humanists who started to long for studying and learning the benefits of its culture in Europe. Obviously, we do not aim to argue with this well-known fact. We will only need to take into consideration the idea given here related with almost half-a-century break, which cut numerous states, including, Georgia, off from the western course and its prospects of development. A sudden change of the mentioned situation again gave way to bilateral cultural relations. Obviously, this two-way longing and aspiration is subject to risk as well unless such a sparse nation as Georgia finds the way to retain its originality. keywords:Georgian folklore, Heinz Fähnrich Category: CHRONICLE OF EVENTS Authors: NINO APTSIAURI
Georgian Scholar Grigol Peradze – Student of the University of Berlin
keywords:Grigol Peradze Category: CHRONICLE OF EVENTS Authors: STEFFI CHOTIWARY-JÜNGER
KARTVELOLOGICAL STUDIES IN POLAND (1920-2011)
The review of the development of Polish kartvelology, that I am going to present you in a moment, will not be a full exploitation of the subject. It is simply impossible. In fact, the bibliography of works relating to Georgia is still incomplete. In order to obtain a more comprehensive picture we still need a long-lasting study. Nevertheless, I can present the basic lines of development and achievements of Polish kartvelology, focusing on key issues.
keywords: Category: CHRONICLE OF EVENTS Authors: Fr. Henryk Paprocki
Anthony Bryer Obituary
If Britain today provides a flourishing base from which to study Byzantium, the eastern Roman Christian empire that flowered between 330 and 1453, Anthony Bryer, who has died aged 78, is the individual responsible. He was an inspiring teacher and the pioneer in promoting the growth in interest in medieval Greek and Turkish culture in the 1960s, when “Byzantine” was more often used as a term of abuse. keywords:Anthony Bryer, Byzantine Studies Category: CHRONICLE OF EVENTS Authors: Unknown Author
International Summer School in Kartvelian Studies
The 25-year experience of school performance demonstrates its unwavering popularity among educational circles. "International Summer School for Kartvelian Studies – 2019” operated for 5 weeks on the basis of theCenter for Kartvelian Studies in Tbilisi State University (July 7 - August 7). The project was presented and co-funded by the Fund for Kartvelian Studies with financial support of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University and the Fund for Kartvelian Studies itself. The program is multifunctional and includes various activities such as: everyday training sessions in Georgian language (4 academic hours) provided by two teachers with different methodological approaches; Daily individual trainings with assistants of the teachers (1 academic hour); Everyday lectures given by famous lecturers of various fields of Kartvelian Studies; Cultural programs such as visiting museums, galleries, exhibition halls and expeditions in various regions of Georgia. During the last 3 years, Georgian students have been involved in the program along with foreigners. This innovative step has proved important in terms of providing integration between TSU students and international educational centers as well as young foreign scholars. The prospective outcome ofThe International Summer School in Kartvelian/Georgian Studies will reflect itself in the progress of the Georgian culture and science. It is important since it promotes Georgian national science - Kartvelology abroad as well as promotes the integration of Georgian students with foreign scholarly circles interested in the field of Georgian Studies. The aim of the given project is to promote the field and attract youngsters interested in Kartvelian/Georgian Studies. Apart from attracting Georgian and foreign lecturers and encouraging cooperative participation of students in the program, which will enhance the exchange of information, the project intends to develop students’ scholarly skills, advance their knowledge, introduce students to recent scientific research and adapt them to high-rank scholarly circles. All this will promote cooperation and create the necessary background for further scientific activities. Thus, the aim of The International Summer School is not limited to the development of the scientific skills of future scholars, enhancement of their knowledge and creation of the background necessary for their future success. The long-term goal of the project is to direct the interest of young scholars towards Kartvelian Studies. This will be an intellectual investment of nation-wide significance. keywords:Seasonal School, Kartvelology, Georgian Studies, Summer School, Georgian Language Category: CHRONICLE OF EVENTS Authors: Sophio Guliashvili |
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In 2012 the König Publishing House issued the book by the outstanding German Kartvelologist Heinz Fähnrich „Königindes Waldes; Sagenund Mythenaus Georigen“. The book includes materials which depict the Georgian reality and views them from different perspectives. Namely, the Georgian mythological-poetic thinking vision not only as exemplified by folkloristic faith and images but also by means of folk interpretation of historical and religious stories. It is worth noting that Heinz Fähnrich has published numerous works in the field of Georgian folk studies. They have already been reflected in the Georgian scholarly circles. 
A famous English scholar of Byzantine and Georgian studies Anthony Bryer died in 2016, October 22. The obituary released by the journal The Guardian is being printed in the current edition of The Kartvelologist. The material was provided by Anthony Bryer’s English colleagues. 
International Summer School in Kartvelian/Georgian Studies is an educational-scholarly project which has been held since 1995 under the leadership of the Professor Elguja Khintibidze and aims at increasing the interest of foreign students in the field of Kartvelian/Georgian Studies, providing necessary environment for studying modern Georgian language and expanding their knowledge in various fields of Georgian Studies, Georgian culture, modern scholarly, educational, cultural and social achievements. The project integrates Georgian and foreign students and supports to expand their interest in the direction of Georgian culture and Scholarly achievements as well.