Georgi Goce Durtanoski

Georgi Goce Durtanoski is a prominent expert in Christian paleography and has made significant contributions to the study of historical documents related to Macedonian identity. Recently, he presented a copy of a historical document from 1690, issued by Austrian Emperor Leopold I, which confirms the distinct identity of the Macedonian people during a time of Ottoman rule. His work involves reconstructing and preserving important manuscripts, highlighting the significance of cultural diplomacy in affirming the Macedonian ethnic identity in the face of historical challenges.