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Delegate from the Republic of Belarus Arrives in Ulan-Ude

Sergey Iosifovich Shatravskiy, a candidate of theology, associate professor, and vice-rector for scientific work at the Theological Institute named after Saints Methodius and Cyril of Belarusian State University, has already begun his work in the section "Buddhism in a Changing World."

It is worth noting that Sergey Iosifovich is one of the main speakers at the first discussion panel titled "Buddhist Education," with the topic "Teaching Buddhism at the Theological Institute of Belarusian State University."

The II International Buddhist Forum “Traditional Buddhism and Modern Challenges” is being held in Buryatia from August 12 to 14, 2024, at the initiative of the Head of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov, with the support of Russian President Vladimir Putin., educational, and cultural cooperation among Buddhist organizations from different countries. The forum will be attended by representatives from 15 countries: Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Bhutan, Vietnam, India, Cambodia, China, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Japan. The total number of participants is expected to exceed 600.