Alla Ter-Sarkisiants facts for kids
Alla Yervandovna Ter-Sarkisiants (born April 25, 1937 – died August 16, 2019) was an important historian and ethnographer from Armenia. She spent her life studying the history and culture of people, especially those in the Caucasus region.
Alla Ter-Sarkisiants was a top expert at the N. N. Miklukho-Maklai Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, which is part of the Russian Academy of Sciences. This means she was a leading scientist in her field.
Early Life and Education
Alla Ter-Sarkisiants started her journey in history at Moscow State University. She finished her history degree in 1959.
Later, in 1968, she earned her PhD from the N. N. Miklukho-Maklai Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology. A PhD is a very high university degree that shows someone is an expert in their subject.
A Career in Studying Cultures
In 1998, Alla Ter-Sarkisiants received the title of Doctor of Historical Sciences. This was for her important research called "The Armenians: History and Ethno-Cultural Traditions." This work helped people understand the history and traditions of the Armenian people.
From 1978 to 1989, she worked as the science secretary for the N. N. Miklukho-Maklai Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology. In this role, she helped manage and guide scientific projects. She also served as a deputy chairman for a council that supported research in history, archeology, and ethnography.
Recognized for Her Work
Alla Ter-Sarkisiants received special certificates of merit for her contributions. These awards came from important groups like the Presidiums of the USSR Academy of Sciences and the Russian Academy of Sciences. These honors showed how much her work was valued in the world of science.
