April 28, 2022
The Yearbook Japan Celebrates 50th Anniversary: ICF Honours the Legacy of the Publication
Moscow, Russia – International Chodiev Foundation is proud to support of the 50th anniversary of the Yearbook Japan, a long-running publication of the Association of Japanologists of the Russian Federation.
A ceremony celebrating this significant milestone took place on 28 April at the Ararat Hyatt Hotel in Moscow.
Mr Dmitriy Streltsov, the Chairman of the Association and Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook Japan, discussed the history of the publication since its foundation in 1972. He also shared how the Yearbook had evolved throughout its publication stages and how it had become an important platform for the Russian-speaking Japanologists community. He paid tribute to the esteemed Japanese scholars of the older generation who made significant contributions to the creation of the publication.
The event also featured talks from Mr Sergei Grishachev, the executive secretary of the Yearbook, and editors of different sections of the publication. Together, they spoke about the process of creating and printing the Yearbook, as well as the content creation that goes into each publication.
During the ceremony, participants expressed their gratitude to the Japan Foundation, the International Chodiev Foundation, and personally to Dr Patokh Chodiev for their invaluable support in publishing the Yearbook. The International Chodiev Foundation also provided financial help to the staff of the publication in honour of its 50th anniversary.
The ICF extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Yearbook Japan on this historic occasion. The Foundation wishes the publication continued success, and the entire editorial and creative team – the best of luck in unlocking the rich cultural heritage and knowledge of Japan.
For more information about the Yearbook, please visit its website at [insert website link].
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