MSU anthropologists in the new century: key interests and field of activity

Abstract

The article is devoted to a brief overview of the achievements of anthropologists of Moscow State University over the past quarter of a century in honor of the anniversary of MSU (270^th anniversary of its foundation). The review is divided into several subsections devoted to the main scientific activities of the employees of the Institute of Anthropology, in which current scientific areas are discussed.

The work of anthropologists in the scientific funds of the Museum of Anthropology, as well as the achievements and results obtained in the course of studying materials from anthropological and archaeological expeditions of the Institute of Anthropology of Moscow State University are presented. The work of the weekly scientific seminar "Anthropological Environment" is described. Since 2020, it has been broadcast online, which has significantly expanded the audience for participation not only by specialists from Moscow, but also for anthropologists and scientists of related specialties from other regions. Thematic master classes, approbation of reports of young applicants, meetings of the Anthropology section of the annual International Scientific Conference of Students, Postgraduates and Young Scientists "Lomonosov" are held on the platform of the seminar. The unity of anthropologists is promoted by a professional journal. Anthropologists can defend their scientific research in the Thematic Dissertation Council of Moscow State University, which has been functioning since 1958. The review discusses the features of the educational process at the Department of Anthropology of the Biological Faculty of Moscow State University - the only one in the Russian Federation that provides professional education in the field of human biology. The article presents a list of thematic exhibitions organized on the basis of the Museum of Anthropology of Moscow State University over the past 5 years, and discusses events to promote anthropology at the Museum. © 2024. This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 license

 

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