About the Journal
The Archaeology of the Eurasian Steppes (Arkheologiia Evraziiskikh Stepei) is an international peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Purpose, goals and topic coverage of the publication: the publication is dedicated to the main issues of the archaeology of steppe Eurasia and the associated historical and natural scientific disciplines, and features a series of attached monographic works. The journal is a unique platform for the entire Eurasian space in the field of Archaeology and interdisciplinary studies possessing a significant potential for expanding international cooperation and increasing the recognition of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan.
According to the founders of the journal, its fields of concern will be as follows:
Purpose, goals and topic coverage of the publication: the publication is dedicated to the main issues of the archaeology of steppe Eurasia and the associated historical and natural scientific disciplines, and features a series of attached monographic works. The journal is a unique platform for the entire Eurasian space in the field of Archaeology and interdisciplinary studies possessing a significant potential for expanding international cooperation and increasing the recognition of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan.
According to the founders of the journal, its fields of concern will be as follows:
- issues of the origin, development and mutual influence of the nomadic and settled archaeological cultures of Eurasia;
- publication of the key monuments of various periods and cultures;
- systematic studies of material items;
- compilation of archaeological source collections and maps;
- reconstruction of the environmental support systems of ancient and medieval societies.
- archaeological study of the spiritual culture;
- study of art monuments, including the ones located in the natural landscape;
- study of numismatic and epigraphical monuments;
- coverage of the issues of the establishment of sedentary settlements and towns, and the history of architecture;
- issues of the preservation and use of Eurasian archaeological heritage;
The high level of scientific expertise of the studies submitted to the journal’s editorial office is ensured by an international editorial council and editorial boards of the journal.
The journal is published six times a year. All publications are reviewed and provided with a brief summary in Russian and English.
The journal has a rich history. It originated from a series of scientific collections “Archaeology of the Eurasian Steppes”, an official publication of the International Congress of Medieval Archaeology of the Eurasian Steppes, published by the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan since 2007. A total of 25 volumes of the series have been published. This series continues today as an appendix to the journal.
Founder,Publisher: State institution «Tatarstan Аcademy of Sciences»(420111, Russian Federation, Kazan, Bauman St. 20)
By the decision of the Presidium of the Higher Attestation Commission under the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, the scientific journal “Archaeology of the Eurasian Steppes” was included in the “List of Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals for the Publication of the Main Scientific Results of Dissertations for the Degree of Candidate and Doctor of Science” (since July 08, 2019).
Therefore, the journal “Archaeology of the Eurasian Steppes” has been accredited to publish scientific research results in two groups of specialties: 07.00.02 - Domestic History (Historical Sciences), 07.00.03 - General History (of the corresponding period) (Historical Sciences), 07.00.06 - Archaeology (Historical Sciences). This circumstance is of great importance, as we have officially received the status of an interdisciplinary publication.
References: In accordance with the Regulation on the Procedure for Conferring Academic Titles, approved by the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 74 dated January 30, 2002, the Regulation on the Higher Attestation Commission approved by the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia No. 177 dated July 03, 2006, the Higher Attestation Commission under the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia publishes a List of Leading Peer-Reviewed Scientific Journals and Periodicals for the Publication of the Main Scientific Results of Dissertations for the Doctor’s Degree.
