Bhakti Vijnana Goswami

Academic biography

DR. VADIM TUNEEV, aka Bhakti Vijnana Goswami

Graduated with distinction, Moscow State University, 1978 Ph.D., Institute for Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 1986 (Thesis: The Structure of Nucleosomes: Sequencing Histone Molecules on the DNA)

In 1980 started deeply studying Bhagavad-gita and other literatures of antient India living in different ashramas in India and abroad, and translating antient scriptures into Russian. Took part in The First International Conference on the Study of Consciousness Within Science (1990, San-Francisco).

Studies Sanskrit and the six systems of Indian philosophy. Since the beginning of 90-s widely travels and gives lectures and seminars in different parts of the world on various topics concerning Indian scriptures in the light of the modern science.

In 2001 accepted renounced monastic order in Gaudiya Vaishnava line.

In 2010, the Public Awards Council of the Russian Federation awarded him the 3rd degree medal for Professionalism and Business Reputation in recognition of strengthening Russian-Indian ties and for his contribution to the popularization of the spiritual and literary heritage of India.

Scientific Advisor, BIHS Florida & GBC Emeritus, ISKCON, Emeritus professor of the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi)