Digital orientalism in Russia

Abstract

Abstract The authors analyze the digital component in the Oriental studies in Russia in the context of key trends and parameters of the growing digitalization of the humanities. The analysis of digitalization in the Oriental studies in Russia is based on the observation of more than 30 Internet resources of the last 10 years. The methodological basis of the work is the analytical and systematic approach to the study using the methods of logical and causal analysis, as well as expert estimates and systematized data. The classification of electronic resources in the relevant field of scientific research is given. Internet resources with a relatively rich database of digitized materials have been analyzed. At the same time, the short period of activity of many Internet resources and the lack of their updating result in a decreased scientific value of these resources. Considering the digital component of the Russian Oriental studies, the development of digital materials complexes takes place, however the digital studies are not conducted. The array of information is fragmented and lacks systematization. The authors conclude that a generalizing system should be created that would activate the available resources and make them work for the development of science.