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Today, Vilnius University hosted the opening of the 14th International Congress of Balticists – the most significant event in the field of Baltic languages and literature. This year, the congress brings together more than 170 authors from sixteen countries: Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, Estonia, and Japan.
The Dean of the Faculty of Philology, Prof. Dr. Mindaugas Kvietkauskas, welcomed the large and diverse international community of Baltic Studies researchers, wishing them inspiring cooperation and new scientific breakthroughs.
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“May this 14th International Congress of Balticists serve not only to disseminate the latest research, but also to shape the future of Baltic Studies. May it inspire new academic discoveries, joint projects, exchanges, and ideas for strengthening our study programmes. Let this congress also reaffirm our belief that the greatest challenges can be overcome when we are guided by the meaning and purpose of our work. The Baltic nations and the field of Baltic Studies have proven this many times in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Vivat baltistica!” said Prof. Dr. Mindaugas Kvietkauskas.
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The International Congress of Balticists will continue at Vilnius University until 25 October.