Discussion Club «Open World» with Ukrainian journalist, political expert Vitaly Portnikov

19 September 2016, 12:12

The «Open Ukraine» Foundation within the Discussion Club «Open World» invites to the meeting with Ukrainian journalist, publicist, political expert Vitaly Portnikov.

The theme of the meeting – «Ukraine: changes: growing-up indicator».

During the meeting Vitaly Portnikov will share his views on what future waits  for Ukraine taking into account historical aspects; what changes took place in the consciousness of Ukrainians after three revolutions during 25 years of independence; will tell about the war in the East and critical thinking (does it arise in Ukrainian society, how to accustom young people to it, and whether it is an indication that the country take to a new stage of its formation).

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, 27th September, at 19:00, «Radisson Blu» Hotel, Kiev, Yaroslaviv Val Street 22.

 Registration for the event is obligatory and available through the link: https://goo.gl/forms/uoMI7dMo2wJPyUv62.

For your information:

Vitaly Portnikov is Ukrainian political publicist and journalist. He is an observer of the Radio «Svoboda», onscreen moderator of «Politklub» on the TV «Espresso», permanent author of analytical articles in Ukrainian and international publications on political and historical themes.

Laureate of the Union of Journalists of Ukraine «Zolote Pero» (1989), Hetman Orlyk Prize (1998), winner in the category «Journalist of the Year» in the annual competition «Liudyna Roku».

Vitaly is the author of books «Chomu Medvediev?» (2008), «Bogorodytsia v Synagozi» (2010), «Tiurma dlia yangoliv» (2012).

Discussion Club «Open World» is an educational project of the «Open Ukraine» Foundation for socially active young people. Its goal is to raise a new generation of responsible leaders. Every month the Foundation holds lectures with renowned experts, politicians and public figures, during which they discuss ways of effective solutions to social problems in Ukraine and in the world.