In a prestigious acknowledgment of their scholarly contributions, Dr Solovieva and Dr Konishi have been honoured with an Accolade for the ICAS Book Prize 2023 English Language Edition – Humanities for their book "Japan’s Russia: Challenging the East-West Paradigm" published by Cambria Press in 2021.
The International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS) Book Prize Secretary announced this recognition, marking a significant achievement in the academic careers of Dr Solovieva and Dr Konishi. The accolade specifically recognizes their work as editors of the volume, which delves into the complex historical and contemporary interactions between Japan and Russia.