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Festival of Thoughts

Фестиваль Думок

Severodonetsk, Ukraine

Sep 1 - 5, 2025Expected

Each year, the eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk hosts the Festival of Thoughts, billed as the region's most intellectual gathering. Panel discussions, public debates, and workshops bring thinkers, activists, and officials together, in a forum created to spark civic dialogue and a spirit of self-reliance in the region.

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Key moments

Day 3 · Sep 3

Панельна дискусія з експертами (Expert Panel Discussion)

Attendees can ask questions and propose solutions, witnessing how regional policy ideas are debated. Outsiders learn about local priorities (e.g. rebuilding, youth empowerment) through interactive Q&A.

~11:00

Where it happens

Луганський обласний академічний український музично-драматичний театр

Severodonetsk, Ukraine

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How to show up well

Plan the timing

Basic Ukrainian or Russian language

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Interest in civic issues

Respect local boundaries

Respect for debate etiquette

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Practical notes

Tickets

Free events are available.