TEHRAN-The Iranology Foundation in Tehran is holding a knowledge-enhancement course on Iranology for a group of students from Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, who are all familiar with the Persian language.The two-week course is created to acquaint foreign students with the history, culture, and civilization of Iran and consists of curricula, specialized workshops, and field check outs to historical and cultural sites.It has been developed by the Iranology Foundation, in collaboration with the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, to deepen understanding about Iran and build cultural bridges with Eurasian countries.In exclusive interviews with the Tehran Times, two participants in the course elaborated on their familiarity with the Persian language, their experiences in Iran, and how the Islamic Republic is seen in their countries.Participating from Kyrgyzstan, Azat Bokoloev has actually studied Persian language at the Faculty of Oriental Studies, Kyrgyz National University, and is working as a translator and interpreter for Iranian companies.On the reason he picked to study Persian language, he stated: My father is an author in Kyrgyzstan.
He is quite strong in literature and loves Persian literature.
When I ended up school and it was time to select a major to continue in university, he encouraged me to choose the language of literature.
I asked him which language that was and he stated Persian language.My daddy informed me that if I learned Persian, it would be simpler to learn other languages of Central Asia because you can find many Persian words in our language and a lot more in Uzbek and Kazakh languages.
For instance, if you take the Uzbek language, it looks like Persian with Turkish grammar.
And obviously, Tajikistan is a Persian-language nation, he added.This is Bokoloevs fourth time in Iran.
He has actually visited Mashhad, Isfahan, Qom, Kashan, Tehran, and Gorgan on his journeys.
Whenever I concern Iran, there is constantly something new and interesting to find.
The people of Iran are very good, and the very same holds true for the food, and of course numerous archaeological sites.
And I would enjoy to see other parts of Iran like southern, main, and northwestern cities, he noted.Regarding Iranophobia propaganda run by the Western media and its influence on individuals of Kyrgyzstan, he said: As a nation in Central Asia, we have the exact same heritage as Iran like Nowruz, and we do not have such a thing as Iranophobia in our country.He concluded by saying Iran has always been our friend.
Our people like Iran and they know that Iran has very strong individuals.
I would like to come to Iran once again.
I always call Iran my second home.Another participant in the course Uktamali Ravshanov from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, is a Ph.D.
student of history at Bukhara State University.He is also the head of the History Department at the Bukhara Museum, which as he stated is among the oldest museums worldwide, with 140,000 products kept in it, a few of them belonging to Iran including carpets and handicrafts among other things.Speaking about how he found out to speak Persian, he stated: Bukhara is home to 4 languages (Uzbek, Tajik, Persian, and Russian) as it is a tourist city and it was found on the Silk Road in the past.Ravshanov noted that he came to Iran last year for the very first time and stayed for four months.
In the first 2 months, I discovered Persian and after that I traveled around Iran and visited Shiraz, Yazd, Isfahan, Kashan, Hamedan, Kermanshah, and Mashhad.Regarding how the Uzbek people consider Iran, he stated: For the people of Uzbekistan, the first thing that pertains to their mind is that it is a spiritual country.
Another point is its ancient history and the rest include its culture, literature, and music.Also speaking to the Tehran Times, Iman Nezamzadeh, vice president of worldwide and clinical cooperation at the Iranology Foundation, elaborated on the course.Iran, with its ancient civilization and abundant culture, has actually always been of interest to scholars and researchers worldwide.
This course is a valuable chance for the individuals to closely acquaint themselves with different aspects of this civilization and acquire a deeper understanding of Iranian history and identity.
We make every effort at this structure to supply scholastic programs that assist in a better understanding of Iran for foreign students and researchers.
This course has actually been arranged with this goal in mind, he said.During the two weeks, in addition to attending theoretical classes and educational workshops, individuals also check out historic and cultural websites.
These sees will include cities such as Tehran, Kashan, and Isfahan, he added.Nezamzadeh stressed the value of scientific and cultural exchanges between countries and stated: The individuals can be cultural ambassadors of Iran in their own countries.He likewise expressed hope that this program would broaden in the future and act as a bridge for scientific and cultural interaction between Iran and other countries.This is in our agenda to hold such programs for various regions.
According to the policies of the country, our concern is the nearby nations.
The next step will consist of the other nations.
Global affairs need to be brought out with particular considerations, he noted.We do not intend to cause or require anything in these courses but we seek to prepare the grounds for the participants so that they can gain enjoyable first-hand experiences, he specified.
This took place in 2015 when we had this course for a group of trainees from Georgia as they went back to Iran afterward one or two times and brought some others with them as well.Regarding cooperation with foreign universities and organizations to hold such courses abroad, Nezamzadeh stated: We are in touch with our cultural connects in other countries and work together in arranging sessions and workshops on Iranology during the cultural weeks and we plan to increase our global programs.The Iranology Foundation was established in 1997 to create a center for trainees and professors who share a deep interest in Iran and its rich history and culture.The structure looks for to offer individuals worldwide a detailed concept of the Iranian civilization and is willing to work together with foreign Iranologists in this regard.
The Department of International Scientific Cooperation is the one accountable for identifying talented individuals and institutions that would like to study and observe the charms and elegances of Iran up close.The Department of International Scientific Cooperation offers a number of chances for institutions and scholars active in the field of Iranian Studies.
Entities can form connections with the Iranology Foundation in order to develop a better ground for their clinical and research-based activities.SS/