INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC LIFE
Vladimir T. Chshiev Results of the international scientific conference "XXXIV Krupnov Readings" (Vladikavkaz, April 20-24, 2026)
Abstract. . The article discusses the materials of the International Scientific Conference "XXXIV Krupnov Readings. Archaeological Research in the North Caucasus in the 19th–Early 21st Centuries: Traditions and Innovations" held in Vladikavkaz from April 20 to 24, 2026.
Keywords: Archaeology of the Caucasus, International Scientific Conference, Krupnov Readings, abstracts of peports
DOI 10.46698/VNC.2026.98.18.001
HISTORY
Alexander N. Polyakov Reminiscences of "The Tale of Igor's Campaign" in old Russian literature and the problem of the poem's authen-ticity
Abstract. The reminiscences of "The Tale of Igor's Campaign" in Old Russian literature have always attracted the attention of researchers. This is largely due to the issue of the poem's authenticity. The purpose of this article is to determine whether there is reliable information about the reminiscences of "The Tale" in the Old Russian literary works of the 13th–17th centuries. The focus of the study is on passages resembling those of "The Tale of Igor's Campaign" in well-known literary works of the Old Russian era. The results of the study showed that most of the Old Russian literary monuments that are associated with the text of The Tale of Igor's Campaign are actually unrelated to it. The monuments from the 13th and 14th centuries do not share any textual similarities with The Tale of Igor's Campaign. The later works are actually related to Zadonshchina or The Tale of the Battle of Mamai. The relationship between these works ("Zadonshchina" and "The Tale of the Battle of Mamai”) and the "The Tale of Igor's Campaign" as well as the additions in the Pskov "Apostle" and "The Story of Ahikar” is controversial.
Keywords: "The Tale of Igor's Campaign", reminiscences, Old Russian literature, problem of authenticity
DOI 10.46698/VNC.2026.58.53.002
Dmitry A. Dementyev Religious - propaganda foundations of military and state-building in Shamil’s Imamate
Abstract. . The article is devoted to the analysis of the formation and development of the military theocratic state of Shamil– the Imamate of Dagestan and Chechnya. The author paid special attention to the use of the provisions of the Islamic faith as elements of propaganda intended to mobilize the highlanders for a "holy war" with the Russian Empire. In addition, the publication examines the specifics of Caucasian Muridism, its transformation from a religious and mystical association of believers into a military-political organization.
Keywords: Imam Shamil, propaganda, informational and psychological influence, tariqa, muridism, Sharia, proclamation, murshids, free communities.
DOI 10.46698/VNC.2026.32.33.001
Roman A. Shchedrov Afghan jihad (2001-2021): the taliban’s path to power
Abstract. This article examines the formation of the organizational structure of the Taliban Movement (2001-2021), the specifics of the Afghan jihad, the development of Taliban relations with regional countries, the Movement's sources of funding, the propaganda and cultural activities of the mujahideen and their opponents, the history of the establishment of the Taliban Political Office in Qatar, the negotiation process between the Taliban and the United States, and their return to power. The relevance of this article, which aims to study the Afghan jihad during the existence of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (2001-2021), lies in the fact that the Taliban Movement, opposing the republican government and the military contingent of Western countries, seized power in the country for the second time in August 2021. The current developments in this situation have a significant impact on the regional and international situation, creating problems in the security, economic, and humanitarian spheres. The scientific significance lies in the fact that the studied material can be used to predict the consequences of a possible foreign occupation of Afghanistan, which has been dubbed the "graveyard of empires." The findings demonstrate the results of the Afghan jihad, the most important of which are: 1) the signing of the Doha Agreement, which marked the end of the occupation of Afghanistan by foreign troops, predetermined the rapid collapse of the "puppet" republican regime; 2) the lack of motivation and competent military leadership among Afghan military personnel, as well as the effective propaganda and recruitment activities of the mujahideen, explain the rapid collapse of the republic in August 2021; 3) The success of the Taliban was largely influenced by such factors as significant support from the population, the timely transformation of the organizational structure of the Movement and its combat operations depending on the situation on the battlefield, the types of weapons and military equipment of the enemy, as well as the level of self-sacrifice demonstrated by Afghans during the holy war to liberate their country from foreign occupation.
Keywords: jihad, Taliban Movement, mujahideen, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mullah Mohammad Omar, commission, occupation, suicide attacks, cultural and information war; political office
DOI 10.46698/VNC.2026.85.72.001
Valery D. Dzidzoev The borders of South Ossetia in the 17th-19th centuries
Abstract. The article is devoted to the problems of South Ossetia in the 17th-19th centuries, its borders, and the permanent residence of the Ossetians. This issue has always been the subject of debate between Georgian and Ossetian researchers, but since the late 1980s, due to various reasons, it has become highly relevant, and the Georgian media constantly raises this issue, distorting obvious facts and archival documents. The author cites not only the opinions of prominent Russian experts, but also the well-known scientists of the St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences, who visited not only Ossetia but also Georgia and the Caucasus in general in the 18th and 19th centuries. The author refers to their travel notes, highlighting the contributions of J.A. Güldenstädt, L. von Steder, J. Reineggs, and others. These authors convincingly demonstrated the compact settlement of the South Ossetians, who have been living in the same territory for centuries, including in the Republic of South Ossetia.
Keywords: Caucasus, Ossetia, Georgia, South Ossetia, Georgian SSR, Abkhazia, scientists, travelers, border, Ossetian District, Yanovsky, Vakhtang VI, Russian Empire, Alans-Ossetians, Alanian State, Bolshaya Liakhva, Malaya Liakhva, Ksanskoye Society, St. Petersburg Academy of Sciences, Heraclius II, Mamison Pass, monastery, Ossetian District
DOI 10.46698/VNC.2026.60.55.001
Lyudmila A. Gritsay 1980s: between loyalty to power and opposition
Abstract. The article analyzes the phenomenon of the inclusion of children of the repressed in the Soviet cultural elite of the 1960s and 1980s, which makes it possible to identify complex models of individual adaptation, hidden opposition and open disagreement with the authorities, formed under the influence of family trauma, memory transmission and the peculiarities of the Soviet cultural environment. The research is based on biographical, anthropological, and cultural-historical approaches that consider personal destiny as a significant source of historical knowledge.
Keywords: children of repressed, Soviet cultural elite, cultural memory, Soviet power, loyalty, hidden opposition, biographical approach, every day life.
DOI 10.46698/VNC.2026.99.28.001
HISTORY OF SCIENCE
Alexander Y. Dokuchae, Victor M. Gazeev Anatoly Georgievich Gurbanov: Some pages of his life and scientific and organizational museum activities
Abstract. Anatoly Georgievich Gurbanov was a world-class scientist who has made significant contributions to the fields of mineralogy, petrography, ore deposit geology, applied geography, geophysics, geochemistry of rocks and the environment, climatology, seismology, and geoecology. He was the driving force behind numerous successful projects that have addressed issues at both the national and industrial levels. His research interests span from the depths of the Earth to its exploration from space. Less well-known is his work in the field of museum studies, to which he devoted considerable time and effort. The article examines A.G. Gurbanov's practical contribution to the preservation and systematization of the collections of the IGEM Petrographic Museum, which originated from the Mineral Cabinet of the Kunstkamera.
Keywords: Anatoly Georgievich Gurbanov, Petrographic Museum of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Ore-Petrographic Museum of the IGEM RAS, systematic petrographic collection, scientific objectives of museums
DOI 10.46698/VNC.2026.98.56.001
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Batrbek R. Kusov Major problems of subsoil sse in Russia and ways to address them
Аннотация. The article reveals the essence of two major problems of subsurface use in Russia and provides recommendations for their solution. One problem is from the field of pure geology, the other is from the field of regulatory regulation of subsurface use.
Ключевые слова: Genesis of hydrocarbons, fossil fuels, diamonds, and the revival of legendary geology
DOI 10.46698/VNC.2026.57.61.001
Zalina M. Kerefova Analysis of thunderstorm processes in the territory of Stavropol krai in 2016
Аннотация. The paper presents the results of experimental studies of thunderstorm activity in Stavropol Krai based on the data of the lightning direction finding network and DMRL-S radars. The article presents an analysis of the dynamics of the thunderstorm process that occurred in the Stavropol territory on May 14 and 15, 2016. The thunderstorm process under consideration differed significantly from typical thunderstorms, both in duration and in lightning parameters. The distributions of lightning discharges over the territory of the Stavropol Territory in 2016 during the development of hail processes were obtained. An analysis of the radar characteristics of the hail clouds under consideration showed that the frequency of all types of discharges increases with an increase in radar reflectivity Zmax, the heights of the upper boundary (HZi) and volumes (VZi) of the isolines Zi - 45, 55, 65, 75 dBZ, as well as with an increase in the vertically integrated (VIL) and volumetrically integral (MZi) water content of clouds. The work used the lightning direction finding network of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "VGI" LS8000/7002 together with the Doppler weather radar DMRL-S of the Stavropol Center for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring.
Ключевые слова: hail, lightning, hail cloud, lightning protection, radar
DOI 10.46698/VNC.2026.50.51.001
Oksana O. Dakhova, Natalia V. Kondratyeva, Zalina M. Kerefova Some landforms of anthropogenic genesis in The Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
Аннотация. The topography of the Earth's surface is one of the most important factors determining human habitation and economic activity. Anthropogenic activity in Kabardino-Balkaria plays a key role in altering the natural environment. The extensive use of natural resources has led to significant changes in landscapes, including topography. Neglecting this impact can lead not only to environmental degradation but also to an increase in hazardous natural phenomena that cause economic damage. This research focuses on the anthropogenic relief of Kabardino-Balkaria. The paper presents the results of an analysis and systematization of various information sources. Research on the territory was conducted in 2023-2024. The cartographic material presents the anthropogenic topography in various areas of Kabardino-Balkaria. The republic's territory is characterized by a rather complex and highly dissected relief. The most ancient human-made accumulative forms in Kabardino-Balkaria are burial mounds. The republic's burial mounds are classified as microforms. More recent anthropogenic forms (preserved in the modern topography) include man-made terraces for agricultural purposes. Anthropogenic impacts on the relief are evident in virtually all morphological structures of Kabardino-Balkaria. In the mountains, these impacts are associated with mineral extraction and the development of recreational facilities. In the republic's lowlands, anthropogenic impacts are associated with the extraction of brick raw materials, construction sand, and sand-gravel mixtures, where denudation forms formed by quarry excavations predominate.
Ключевые слова: anthropogenic relief, natural environment, landscape, morphostructure, mineral resources, river terraces, hydroelectric power station
DOI 10.46698/VNC.2026.67.74.001
SCIENCE - SCHOOL
Irina Е. Malova Analysis of the teacher's methodical activities as a means of its improvement
Аннотация. This article highlights the main causes of methodical difficulties faced by mathematics teachers; substantiates the role of analyzing examples of methodical activity in its improvement; and reveals the theory, technology, and practice of analyzing teacher’s methodical activity when implementing basic mathematics teaching methods.
Ключевые слова: methodical activities, basic methods of teaching mathematics, professional development of teachers
DOI 10.46698/VNC.2026.29.67.001
MAN, CIVILIZATION, AND CULTURE
Svatopluk Chekh. (Pukis V.S.) Memories of Travel and Life (end) (translation from сzech by V.S. Pukish)
REVIEWS
Khugaev I.S. About Ludvig Chibirov's monograph "Alania-Ossetia and Dagestan"
SCIENTIFIC LIFE
The VNC of the Russian Academy of Sciences celebrated the release of the 100th, anniversary issue of the journal "Vestnik of Vladikavkaz Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences"
Review of VSC print publications
POST-SCRIPTUM
Khugaev I.S. НАЗВАНИA collection of masterpieces. (Idle passages)ЕСТАТЬИ