Caucasus Studies Institute - CCSI

Since 2006, the Caucasus Studies Institute of Tehran University has focused on Academic and cultural research in the field of Caucasus studies with a non-political approach. The aim of this Institute is to increase the worth and strengthen the position of the understanding and instructing of the cultural concepts to enhance the social and cultural level of the different individuals and communities of society and to make efforts for preservation and introduction of Caucasus temporal and spiritual monuments. Due to this mission, Caucasus Studies Institute began its activities with the cooperation of Caucasus studies experts in various branches of studies. This institute is honored to be recognized as the first registered academic center in Iran in the field of Caucasus Studies and also has the certification as the first futurology center in the Iranian Park of Science and Technology.The first and the most important program of Caucasus Studies Institute was and still is to collect information and to prepare a proper academic and research environment to acquaintance with countries and republics of the region, and to cooperate and collaborate to revive and elevate the cultural, intellectual and artistic treasures and heritages of Caucasian Peoples. To the realization of those purposes this center began, planned, schematized, and finalized several research projects and also began its efforts to find international partners and to define joint projects with abroad copartner. Due to this road map, Caucasus Studies Institute notify its readiness to cooperate with research centers in the field of Caucasus Studies around the world base on its framework, statute, and mission.