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The Institute for Bible Translation and the Institute of Linguistics of the Russian Academy of Sciences are holding an international conference on Oct.16-18, 2025 in Moscow: “Linguistic Forum 2025: Bible Translation as a Way to Preserve and Develop Language. Traditions and New Approaches." Read more
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IBT actively promoted our Nenets Scripture translations during Reindeer Herders’ Day, one of the most vibrant cultural celebrations of the Northern indigenous peoples of Russia. Held annually on March 22–23 in Salekhard, the event unfolded along the scenic banks of the Polyabta River, offering a dynamic platform to engage the Nenets community with the Bible.
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The Dargi Bible translation team is based in Dagestan. One of the team members, who translated Song of Songs and edited several other Dargi Scripture portions, recently dropped by the IBT office during a visit to Moscow.
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On March 11-14, 2025, the Institute for Bible Translation held a training seminar for new participants from 19 translation projects: Aghul, Akhvakh, Andi, Chamalal, Chuvash, Even, Evenki, Ghogoberi, Hinukh, Hunzib, Kaitag, Kalmyk, Karachay, Karata, Khorazm, Kubachi, Nenets, Tsudakhar and Yakut. The purpose of the seminar was to train translators, exegetical advisors, and philological editors...