Congratulations on the anniversary of Igor Vasilyevich Sledzevsky!

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November 17, 2020, one of the longest-serving member of the Institute for African Studies of the RAS, Igor Vasilievich Sledzevsky celebrated his 80 years anniversary. Most of his scientific life Igor Vasilievich dedicated to work at the Institute for African Studies. He was at the origins of the development of its most important scientific directions. He became an innovator in applying the principles of the civilizational approach to the studies of the History of Africa, in determining the place of the African continent in global civilized process. He created his own scientific school, whereby his students and followers continue the work he has started.

Dear Igor Vasilievich!

The staff of the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences cordially congratulate you on your Jubilee!

Igor Vasilievich! We probably won't be mistaken if we say that you have been working at the Institute for African Studies practically all your working life. You are one of the oldest and most honored employees of our institute. You were at the origin of many of the most important scientific trends in African studies. We should especially note your, together with your like-minded people, innovative activity in applying the principles of a civilizational approach to the study of African history. We can say that Africa owes much to you and the staff of your research team for the fact that the African continent began to be studied precisely in the civilizational context, in the system of world civilizational processes.

Igor Vasilievich, one of your undoubted merits is the creation of a unique research team. You have gathered competent scientists, passionate about scientific work, a team of enthusiasts, in love with Africa and the process of scientific research. You have created your own scientific school, within the framework of which your students and like-minded people continue and develop the work you started in our difficult time - in the "era of changes".

Your work and the research carried out under your supervision make a significant contribution to the activities of our institute. The series of scientific collections and monographs founded by you and with your participation have made and continue to make a serious contribution to domestic African studies.

We appreciate you, Igor Vasilyevich, not only as a scientist, but also as a good person. You, Igor Vasilyevich, know how to see his potential in each of your employees and students, give you the opportunity to believe in yourself and maximize your realization in science. As a scientist, you always keep the academic bar of our discussions high by wisely resolving disputes and disagreements. The team of the Center for Civilizational and Regional Studies headed by you is moving forward, taking on new topical topics and projects, taking into account the current trends in world and African development.

Today, on the day of your 80th birthday, we are happy to congratulate you from the bottom of our hearts and wish you good health, personal happiness and new scientific achievements.