International Summer School in Kartvelology "Georgian Manuscript"

The closing event of the International Kartvelological Summer School entitled "Georgian Manuscript" was held at the National Centre of Manuscripts. Giorgi Sharvashidze, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, attended the event and presented certificates to the participants of the summer school. The participants of the school delivered summary presentations and reports on their scientific research. 

Participants from Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Belgium, Germany, Turkey, and Armenia took part in the school. The school program is intended for foreigners interested in Georgian history and culture, particularly the Georgian manuscript heritage.

The curriculum of the summer school included academic and cultural-educational programs. The academic program provided for lecture courses and practical work. The academic study course was led by Georgian scientists in the field of Kartvelology. The cultural-educational program included an exhibition and excursions related to the theme of the summer school. Additionally, discussions were held in a round-table format within the framework of the program. The lectures were mainly held at the National Centre of Manuscripts, as well as during excursions depending on the topic.

The aim of the international summer school is to popularize Kartvelological sciences, emphasize the multifaceted nature of the Georgian manuscript as a product of intercultural relations, promote the significant achievement of Georgian culture—the Georgian script—on the international arena, prepare the ground for future cooperation between Georgian and foreign scientists and students, and foster the development of cooperative relations.  

The international Kartvelological summer school entitled "Georgian Manuscript" was held for the fourth time, organized by the National Centre of Manuscripts and financially supported by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation.