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In 2025 IBT celebrates the 30th anniversary of its work in Russia. The anniversary celebration was held as part of an international conference called "Linguistic Forum 2025: Bible Translation as a Means of Language Preservation and Development. Traditions and New Approaches," organized by IBT and the Institute of Linguistics (RAS). Read more
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Forty people, representatives of eleven small ethnic groups of Russia, gathered in Moscow on 17-18 December for the IBT seminar dedicated to Scripture Engagement. The main message and slogan of the event was: "The Bible translated into a new language should not remain on the shelf". Participants deepened their understanding of the basic principles of organising the work of Scripture Engagement through the inspiring and lively presentation of the keynote speaker.
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The Institute for Bible Translation has recently published the book of Psalms in the Lezgi language.
The Psalms are ancient Hebrew hymns that express the various emotional experiences of believers, including joy, sorrow, and hope. The Psalter has long been regarded as a source of inspiration for prayer by people from different ethnic and religious backgrounds, and has exerted a significant influence on poets and writers throughout the ages.
The present edition has been printed in the Lezgi language, which is spoken by one of the indigenous ethnic groups of the North Caucasus. This language is part of the Nakh-Dagestani language group and is predominantly spoken in southern Dagestan and northern Azerbaijan...