The publication reflects the first experience in Russian and world science of an overview of Oriental studies as a specific complex discipline. Separate chapters and sections are dedicated to the study of languages, literatures, cultures, history, anthropology, economics, law, religion, major regions, international relations, geopolitics, applied Oriental studies, and other aspects of countries and societies in Asia and Africa. The monograph was prepared by a team of leading specialists in Oriental studies from the Oriental Faculty of St. Petersburg State University based on the materials of the lecture course on the discipline "Introduction to Oriental Studies, African Studies". It can be used by students in the field of "Oriental Studies. African Studies", as well as by anyone interested in Asia and Africa. . . . .
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