Vitaly Naumkin is a prominent figure in contemporary Russian Oriental studies, born on May 21, 1945, in Yekaterinburg. He was elected director of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences in May 2009. Naumkin is recognized for his insightful analysis of Middle Eastern events and has authored around 500 works related to Arab history, Islamic studies, and linguistic sciences. He has served as an advisor for various Russian governmental bodies, contributed to international academic discussions, and created films for media outlets like RT and Abu Dhabi TV.
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Place of Birth
Time Zone - Asia/Yekaterinburg (5:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Vitaly
life, full of life
Read Full Vitaly Name AnalysisMay 21, 1945 Facts
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Vitaly Naumkin belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Yekaterinburg
Educated At: Institute of Oriental Languages | MSU The Institute of Asian and African Studies
Occupation: Islamicist | orientalist | political scientist | university teacher | historian
Employers: Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences | Moscow State University
Awards Received: honorary doctor of the Voronezh State University | Government Prize of the Russian Federation | S. F. Oldenburg Award | Order of Friendship of Tajikistan | Order of Al-Fakhr | State Prize of the Russian Federation | Order of Honour | Medal "In Commemoration of the 1000th Anniversary of Kazan" | Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow" | Order of Friendship | Order of Alexander Nevsky
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for May 21, 1945
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for May 21, 2025 |
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Sun | 29 Taurus 51 | 0 Gemini 29 | 16 Leo 19 |
Moon | 26 Virgo 10 | 10 Pisces 25 | 1 Virgo 19 |
Mercury | 6 Taurus 7 | 20 Taurus 3 | 4 Virgo 31 |
Venus | 20 Aries 50 | 15 Aries 6 | 5 Cancer 27 |
Mars | 14 Aries 6 | 15 Leo 28 | 11 Gemini 24 |
Jupiter | 17 Virgo 25 | 25 Gemini 38 | 26 Virgo 45 |
Saturn | 8 Cancer 58 | 29 Pisces 36 | 18 Cancer 58 |
Uranus | 12 Gemini 25 | 27 Taurus 30 | 16 Gemini 37 |
Neptune | 3 Libra 49 | 1 Aries 38 | 4 Libra 27 |
Pluto | 8 Leo 6 | 3 Aquarius 45 | 10 Leo 3 |
Rahu | 11 Cancer 22 | 24 Pisces 4 | 7 Cancer 8 |
Ketu | 11 Capricorn 22 | 24 Virgo 4 | 7 Capricorn 8 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Vitaly Naumkin's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Saturn opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 21 April, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Saturn
Exact: 20 July, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Rahu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Ketu
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Saturn sextile Sun
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Mars
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Venus
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Saturn opposition Moon
Exact: 08 October, 2025 - Mars aspects Saturn
Exact: 17 November, 2025