Author: Russia
How to turn from “I” into “We”? (Russia)
Three events, almost 60 participants and many important discoveries — this was a result of our second Philosophy Day. At the lecture “How […]
Socrates knew nothing. And you? (St. Petersburg, Russia)
Philosophy Days in St. Petersburg’s “New Acropolis” began with the search for criteria of a decent life. School of philosophy offers not only lectures, but also many other means that […]
“Through Diversity to Unity” – the Night of Philosophy (Ekaterinburg, Russia)
It all started with living Plato’s myth of the cave. Together we reflected on what “shadows” are, why it is difficult for us to allow a different point of view, […]
Philosophy Day. A conversation about the importance of preserving national traditions (Petrozavodsk, Russia-North)
“Why is it important to preserve and maintain national traditions in the 21st century?” We dedicated the conversation on this topic to the World Philosophy Day, and invited Irina Krutikova, […]
The exhibition “In search of Beauty” (St. Petersburg, Russia-North)
What is Beauty? How to capture and express harmony? Painters – members of New Acropolis, have answered this questions by participating in the art exhibition. It was called “In search […]
International Day of Art. Circle dances (Russia-North, Velikiy Novgorod)
International Day of Art. Circle dances (Russia-North, Velikiy Novgorod) For the first time this year, we conducted the International Day of Art with an evening of «Circle Dances of Nations» […]
Assistance to the «Russian quarantine and rehabilitation center for wildlife animals «Veles» — taking care of our Planet (Russia)
In August, volunteers from the «New Acropolis» of St. Petersburg (Russia-North) visited «Russian quarantine center for wildlife animals «Veles». We chose this center because just right here wild animals, which […]
New Acropolis organized for boys from the Harlem football club an environmental game called “Defenders of the Earth” (Yekaterinburg, Russia)
We are convinced that by being united we can cope with environmental problems and pollution. By cleaning up the litter in our city we help the whole Earth. Besides, we […]
Kayaking as a philosophical adventure (Russia)
Members of New Acropolis in St. Petersburg (Russia-North) made their fourth kayak trip, traveling along the Vuoksa River for almost 27 km. We conceived this trip as a philosophical training. […]
Painting walls in a group home for people with disabilities (Russia-North)
Volunteers from New Acropolis from Saint Petersburg, Petrozavodsk and Veliky Novgorod (Russia-North) held a series of events at the home where disabled women with special physical and mental development needs […]
