A lecture exploring how medieval bestiaries shaped perceptions of animals during the Middle Ages. The speaker will discuss both fantastical creatures like cynocephalus and griffins, as well as real animals, and explain why they became symbols of morality, virtue, and religious concepts.

cinema / screeningRU

Premiere screening of the documentary film "Nabokov, a Good Russian" directed by Leonid Parfenov, dedicated to Vladimir Nabokov's life in exile. The film was shot in Berlin, London, Paris, Cornell University, and Montreux, featuring actors Maksim Sukhanov and Chulpan Khamatova in dramatized scenes. The program also includes a presentation of the new volume "Namédni. 2021-2025" with book signing by the author after the screening.

theatre / performanceOTHER

The musical "Mamma Mia!" is being performed on the terrace of Bazari Orbeliani in Tbilisi. The venue is centrally located and provides an unconventional setting for viewing this popular theatrical production.

A party at the rooftop bar Weather Report featuring Spanish-language music. The event takes place in a rooftop venue offering panoramic city views.

lecture / workshopRU

A stargazing experience in Udabno using telescopes led by astrophysicists Kirill Maslennikov and Danila Devetyarov. The programme includes dinner at Udabno Terrace café and discussions about cosmic topics during the journey. Transport from central Tbilisi is included.

cinema / screeningEN / RU

A charity screening of a documentary film about the history of Arctic exploration and expeditions to the North Pole, featuring stories of polar explorers and investigating who first reached the North Pole. The film is in English with Russian subtitles. All proceeds from the screening go to support a family in need.

lecture / workshopRU

A presentation of Leonid Parfenov's new volume "Namedni. 2021-2025," a documentary chronicle of 242 phenomena from the first half of the 2020s featuring over 570 illustrations. Following the presentation, the author will sign copies of the book purchased at the event.