On 18 December, 2019, Tomsk state University hosted the “Converts to religion: the problem of fanaticism and methods of work with neophytes” round-table. The event was organized by the staff of the Philosophy and History departments of Tomsk State University together with the Dialogue of Civilizations Research Institute.

The discussion was attended by employees of Tomsk universities, representatives of religious organizations and movements, as well as students of different specialties engaged in the study of ethnic and religious issues, as well as interreligious and interethnic relations.

The meeting began with a speech by Associate Professor of the Department of Sociology …