woensdag 17 januari 2007 / Cultuur & Wetenschap
Kuhnya: Talk of the Town of Novosibirsk
Russia and America: Rivalry Forever (17.01.2007)
by Sergey Kulikov (historian, political scientist, teacher of NSU)
We have never been at war. At turning points of history we have supported each other. But for the last sixty years we have been vicious rivals. Sergey Kulikov will talk on Russian-American relations, timed to the 200 years anniversary of establishing official diplomatic relations between Russia and America.
What kind of Patriotism do we need? (23.01. 2007)
By Alexander Lapukha (Colonel of Reserve, PhD in pedagogical sciences)
Patriotism is necessary: first of all for the state in order not to collapse and for any person to live under the protection of the state. I consider that the state programs on patriotic education are certainly necessary.
And Konstantin Ponomarev (Internet journalist)
Patriotism and duty are different things. When the state demands from the person to fulfill this or that duty, it does not ask him, whether he is a patriot. Bringing up patriotism on state level is absurd.
The Internet and Sensory Deprivation (24.01.2007)
By Alexander Laryanovsky (Internet academician)
People compensate the increasing volume of information and deficiency of dialogue through computer games, SMS-messages, chats, forums, blogs and other attempts to realize themselves in the network. There is neither a drama in it, nor degradation. The main success of the Internet still consists in the fact that Internet allows to receive information quickly.
Intelligentsia in Modern Russia (31.01.2007)
By Sergey Markov (Political Scientist, professor of MSIIR, Chairman of the National Civil Council on International Affairs) and Vyacheslav Igrunov (the Leader of the Union of People for Education and Science, Director of the International Institute of Humanitarian and Political Research)
Informal conversation about the role of intelligentsia in Russian society
Business-center vs. Opera Theatre- Pragmatism against Tradition (7.02.2007)
With Alexander Astakhov (Independent Advisor on real estate), Igor Lukyanenko (Deputy of the City Architect of Novosibirsk), Elena Egorova (company MOSSIB) and Valery Shamaev (Management of the Russian Committee on Cultural Protection).
Discussion about the construction of the business center at a cost of 300 million dollars in downtown Novosibirsk has raised painful issues for the city: about the local architecture, infringements of legislation, road traffic and about the reason why the population resists to new investment projects. The project has been suspended by the Governor on demand of architects who are veterans of the second world war.
Is our traffic jam in size with the city? (14.02.2007)
By Vladimir Kirillov (Leader of the Public Automobile Movement)
According to the forecasts, the collapse of transport in Novosibirsk will come within three years, but neither motorists, nor pedestrians, nor authorities are ready for compromises.
City Almshouse or City of Development? (21.02.2007)
With Jury Voronov (Economist, Vice-president of Novosibirsk Commercial and Industrial Chamber)
We need vivid, breakthrough projects to increase of investment appeal of Novosibirsk.
Do they teach the right things at school? (27.02.2007)
With Andrey Kharlamov (parent, Teacher at NSPU)
In most cases the modern teacher is an enthusiast or a marginal who does not fit anywhere else. And the pupil is either the client (the son of the client) or a product. It is necessary to lead the school back to the high standard of 10 years ago.
And Denis Obuhovsky (Director of Academy of Innovative Education)
It is not interesting to discuss, whether they teach the right things at school, for me the school for a long time has ceased to be an educational institution. Education is no more in textbooks, programs and paragraphs but in socialization, communication, in skills, and not just in knowledge.
Theatre as Dependence (28.02.2007)
With Yana Glembotskaya (Vice Principal of Novosibirsk Theatrical Institute)
‘ Russian theatre is national property of Russia, one of the few products, except for oil which can be made only here. It is impossible to turn it into mass art, but I'd like to explain to people, hurt by the traumatic experience of bad provincial theatres in childhood that theatre is generally good, healthy and funny'.
For Who are we building the City? Public Opinion: Myths and Truth (14.03.207)
With Lada Yurchenko (Siberian Civic Initiatives Support Center), Anton Karpov (Agency for Marketing and Sociological Research "Mediasoft") and Vyacheslav Mokritsky (Member of the Regional Council for the realization of the project "Accessible dwelling")
Greater Novosibirsk projects improve the economy og the city but inevitably create conflicts between local authorities, business and society. Two parties can agree, but all three - almost never. About the spiral of silence, social contracts and the practice of taking into account the public opinion in city planning.
Culture as a Resource of Development of the Territory (21.03.2007)
With Sergey Smirnov (Doctor of Philosophy, Professor and Director of the Business School at Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management)
The script of development of Novosibirsk as an industrial, scientific or educational center loses to the concepts of service-trading city more and more. Cultural projects can become «the blue chip» of Novosibirsk, but for this purpose bright ideas and the cultural policy are necessary.
Threats and Calls of the Russian Demography (28.03.2007)
With Nadezhda Vavilina (Principal of New Siberian University, Head of the Society Foundation, Member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation)
In Russia every minute 3 persons are born, and 5 die. The most gloomy forecasts say that in a few years the population can be cut in half, and the more popular forecasters predict the disappearance of Russia from the map of the world.
Cycles of Sociopolitical History of Russia: the Analysis of the Self-generating Mechanism (4.04.2007)
With Nikolay Rozov (Professor, Doctor of Philosophy)
On the long cycles of modernization and brief cycles of reforms-counter reforms of the Russian history, about movement of the socially-structural pendulum between the points of "leadership" and "service" and conserving and dividing» and about why after the "thaw" of the 1990's Russian politics has turned back to authoritarianism
The Evening of Creative Thinking (12.04.2007)
With Jeroen Busscher (cultural entrepreneur, The Netherlands)
How does creativity join in the process of creation? Five stages of creative process: the idiom, the concept, the decision, the manufacturing and the release (production). Creativity processes always begins with a question, and end with the decision that this is the moment when you feel yourself to be a god.
Informational Campaigns (13.04.2007)
With Jacques Monasch (Strategy and Communications Consultant, The Netherlands)
In the world there is no truth, and information is imperfect. The secret of success for an information campaign is: the message, the purpose, understanding the questions which excite a society, trust, discipline and observance of the Golden Rules of communication.
In search of the Novosibirsk style ... (20.04.2007)
With Vladimir Kaluzhsky (Art Director of the Novosibirsk State Philharmonic Orchestra)
The Novosibirsk style definitely exists. It breaths constant movement, dynamics, variability. We live all the time in this way unlike other cities which do have a past.
Affluence and Poverty in modern Russia (25.04.2007)
With Sergey Kulikov (historian, political scientist, teacher of NSU), Tatyana Tcherkashina (Sociologist, Professor of the Institute of Economics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science) and Lada Yurchenko (adviser of CISC, author of social programs)
Is it possible to win over poverty? No tool of social policy has shown absolute efficiency, however in 1820 85 % of mankind lived in poverty, and in 2001 only 21 %. About the global and the Russian experience of charity, the Russian mentality and social justice.
The Political Future of Russia: the Systemic Crisis and Ways of overcoming it (16.05.2007)
With Nikolay Rozov (Professor, Doctor of Philosophy)
«In Russia there is either a revolution and change of authorities, or a totalitarian reaction. Actually all of these lead to the same result, to either new, or old authoritarianism, and only the fourth scenario promises something new. There is some chance for democratic development. Please, note, just a chance».
Radio Day (23.05.2007)
With Andrey Sobolevsky (Director of "Uniton-media" company) and Elena Nikultseva (Editor in Chief of radio "Maximum")
The truth and gossip about Novosibirsk Radio from the FM pioneers in Novosibirsk, the leaders of a popular radio station "Maximum". The discussion is tied into the celebration of Radio Day which has been celebrated in May since 1945.
Culture as Capital (24.05.2007)
With Andrey Shapovalov (PhD, Historian, Anthropologist), Sergey Smirnov (Professor, Director of Business School at Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management)
A discussion on the regional cultural policy involved key art managers of Novosibirsk and clarified 2 strong opinions: 1. the cultural strategy should concentrate on the creative environment. 2. the cultural strategy should consist of cultural projects.
Economics of Health: From the generalized to the particular and vise versa (30.05.2007)
With Michael Andrushkevich (Owner and Director of a Private Clinic "SANITAS", Leader of Novosibirsk branch of the NGO «First all-Russian Association of Doctors of Private Practice»), Igor Vorobiev (Deputy Director of the Medical Centre of Novosibirsk, Vice-president of Association of Doctors of the Novosibirsk Region), Andrey Rakitin (Head Physician of the Clinic of Scientific Research Institute of Clinical and. Experimental Lymphology of Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Medical Science), Elena Bobyak (director of the medical agency "SIMA-CONSULTING") and Olga Nezamaeva (Doctor, Deputy of Novosibirsk Regional Council of Deputies, Member of the Committee on Social Policy, Author of the project « The Code of Public Health Services in Novosibirsk region»)
"Is there any life on Mars?" (06.06.2007)
Public lecture and concert by Psoy Korolenko.
The contemporary artist, "pilgrim", poet, researcher, "vagrant scientist" and Russian cultural idol Pavel Lion (the scenic name is Psoy Korolenko) came especially to Novosibirsk to close the "Umnaya Sreda" (Intellectual Wednesday) season 2006-2007 in the "Truba" club with a public lecture on religion and Christianity, and the space between Russia and Europe.
Creating Cultural Events and Transforming Perceptions: the European experience (16.06.2007)
By Simon Mundy (UK)
Lecture and the talk of the cultural policy expert Simon Mundy was arranged at the Siberian international world music festival "The Water of Life" for the festival and cultural events managers. It was concentrated on the effect of festivals - why they often succeed and why they sometimes fail.
Russia and Europe: Mutual Approaches, Mutual Disappointments, a panel discussion (19.06.2007)
with special guest Simon Mundy (UK)
Relationships between Russia and European Union are coming through a difficult period. If something divides and unities us beyond geography, politics and economics, it's the cultural context, mentality and values. Is European concept for development of Russia possible and necessary? What "being Russian" or "being European" means today? What is the role of culture and cultural policy in development of Russian-European contacts? What can we offer to each other? Finally, is Novosibirsk a Europe-oriented city?
Panel discussion with experts: political scientists, philosophers, cultural professionals, mass media, and public figures.
Using the European Cultural Space (19.06.2007)
An open conference "Using the European Cultural Space" ( within the framework of open seminar Culture as Capital) started with the Simon Mundy's public lecture "European Cultural Institutions: Context and Opportunities" (Overview of key European cultural organisations, their resources and policies, as well as opportunities for cultural operators to interact across the borders. Influence of cultural networks and institutions on national and international cultural policies). The conference continued by the round table "Siberia - Europe, Connecting through Cultural Networks " featuring leading Novosibirsk art managers (presentations and case studies of Siberian international projects, discussion of developing links with European cultural networks and their influence on the city and region's cultural policies)..
This project is financially supported by the Social Transformation Programme Central and Eastern Europe (MATRA) of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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