Anna Sviridonova | Arts and Humanities | Arts and Humanities

Innovative Research Award

Anna Sviridonova
Russian State University for the Humanities,Russia

Anna Sviridonova
Affiliation Russian State University for the Humanities
Country Russia
Scopus ID 59210772000
Documents 1
Subject Area Arts and Humanities
Event International Academic Excellence Awards

Anna Sviridonova is a researcher affiliated with the Russian State University for the Humanities, Russia, whose documented scholarly contribution concerns historical and religious studies. Her publication, Bishop Mikhail Semyonov and the Old Believers, published in Dialog so Vremenem in 2024, examines a subject associated with Russian religious history and the Old Believer tradition. Her research record provides a basis for examining her academic contribution within the Arts and Humanities. This profile presents the available bibliographic information and research indicators in connection with the Innovative Research Award under the International Academic Excellence Awards.

Abstract

This academic profile documents the available research activity of Anna Sviridonova, affiliated with the Russian State University for the Humanities. Her identified scholarly publication, Bishop Mikhail Semyonov and the Old Believers (2024), addresses a topic within Russian religious and historical scholarship. The work provides a documented example of research engagement with the historical development and intellectual traditions of Old Believer communities. The profile considers the publication, subject classification, and available bibliometric indicators as evidence of her research activity. It also outlines the relevance of historical and cultural investigation to the wider Arts and Humanities discipline. [1]

Keywords

 Arts and Humanities, Russian history, Old Believers, religious history, Bishop Mikhail Semyonov, historical studies, cultural heritage, scholarly research, Anthropology Research,Cultural Heritage Preservation.

Introduction

Research in the Arts and Humanities contributes to understanding historical institutions, religious movements, cultural identities, and intellectual developments. Studies of the Old Believers are particularly relevant to Russian historical scholarship because they examine a religious tradition shaped by historical disagreements, social transformations, and the preservation of distinctive practices. Sviridonova’s documented publication on Bishop Mikhail Semyonov and the Old Believers represents an engagement with this field of inquiry. [2]

Research Profile

Anna Sviridonova is associated with the Russian State University for the Humanities. Her available scholarly record identifies an academic contribution in historical and religious studies, with particular relevance to the history of Old Believer communities. The subject connects religious history with broader questions concerning cultural continuity, historical interpretation, and the development of Russian intellectual traditions. Her documented research is classified within the Arts and Humanities. [1]

Research Contributions

The identified publication focuses on Bishop Mikhail Semyonov and the Old Believers, bringing attention to a historical and religious subject that forms part of Russia’s complex cultural heritage. Research examining religious figures and communities can contribute to historical understanding by documenting individual roles, institutional relationships, and the evolution of religious traditions. The publication establishes a verifiable example of Sviridonova’s scholarly engagement with this area. Further claims regarding specific findings or original methodologies would require examination of the full article text.

Publication

  1. A. I. Sviridonova. (2024). Bishop Mikhail Semyonov and the Old Believers. Dialog so Vremenem. ResearchGate publication record: View publication.

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus information records one indexed document, zero citations, and an h-index of zero. These figures represent the available bibliometric snapshot and should be interpreted in the context of the documented publication record. Citation indicators alone do not measure the historical significance, interpretative quality, or potential scholarly value of research in the humanities. A balanced assessment should also consider the publication’s subject relevance, academic context, and contribution to historical discussion. [3]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award recognizes documented scholarly activity, subject relevance, and contributions to academic knowledge. Sviridonova’s publication provides identifiable evidence of research activity in the Arts and Humanities, particularly in Russian religious and historical studies. Its relevance to the award may be considered through the originality and scholarly quality of the article, its contribution to historical understanding, and its significance within the relevant research field. A final assessment should be based on the complete publication and the award’s established evaluation criteria rather than bibliometric indicators alone.

Conclusion

Anna Sviridonova’s documented academic profile identifies research activity associated with the Russian State University for the Humanities and a 2024 publication concerning Bishop Mikhail Semyonov and the Old Believers. The work represents an area of historical and religious inquiry within the Arts and Humanities. Her available publication and indexing information provide a foundation for academic profile documentation and consideration for the Innovative Research Award under the International Academic Excellence Awards. Further evaluation would benefit from access to the full publication and additional verified research records.

References

  1. Sviridonova, A. I. (2024). Bishop Mikhail Semyonov and the Old Believers. Dialog so Vremenem. ResearchGate publication record.
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381477038_Bishop_Mikhail_Semyonov_and_the_Old_Believers
  2. Russian State University for the Humanities. Institutional affiliation identified in the supplied researcher profile. Official institutional website.
  3. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Anna Sviridonova, Author ID 59210772000. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59210772000
  4. International Academic Excellence Awards. Official award website and programme information.
    https://academicexcellenceawards.com/

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Dr. Muhammad Asad Latif | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Islamia University Bahawalpur | Pakistan

Muhammad Asad Latif is a dedicated research fellow whose interdisciplinary scholarship spans Islamic studies, theological filmography, sociology of religion, media studies, feminist theology, and Middle Eastern studies. His work reflects a deep commitment to understanding how religious thought, culture, and media intersect to shape contemporary human experiences. With one forthcoming book under contract with Brill, he has already established himself as a prolific academic voice, contributing numerous articles to national and international peer-reviewed and impact-factor journals. His research consistently aims to advance nuanced interpretations of religion and society while engaging critically with modern cultural and ideological narratives. Throughout his career, Muhammad Asad has demonstrated strong academic excellence, earning six competitive research grants and scholarships from prestigious institutions such as Springer Nature and Brill (Netherlands). He has also been recognized with an award from IntechOpen (London) for an outstanding book chapter contribution, highlighting his growing influence within interdisciplinary religious scholarship. In addition to his research contributions, he plays an active role in academic mentoring by serving as a research supervisor at a private academic consultancy. In this capacity, he guides early-career scholars in developing strong methodological practices, ethical research standards, and impactful scholarly output. His broader scholarly ambition is rooted in identifying forms of knowledge that enhance human well-being while critically confronting cultural, intellectual, and structural forces that cause harm in contemporary societies. Through this mission-driven approach, Muhammad Asad Latif continues to shape thoughtful, ethically engaged, and socially relevant academic discourse.

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