Unique for Russia and underrepresented through the world, this Master's programme offers an in-depth study of ancient Eastern civilizations, as well as disciplines related to the archeology of the Eurasian steppes and ancient archaeology. The interdisciplinary character of the programme means that students get to participate as specialists in archeology, history, philology, cultural studies, art, computer science, and geoinformatics in the study process. The programme also includes disciplines that are not represented in European universities and are related to the study of the Black Sea region, the Caucasus, the steppes of Eurasia, and Central Asia.