nice to know that in Russia there are organizations that are actively discussing public issues and engaged in free enlightenment among the population.An example of this is the Sakharov Center in Moscow, which for nearly twenty years, speaks openly about human rights and freedoms in the modern world.
few words of Andrei Sakharov
The world knows him as the father of the hydrogen bomb and a Nobel laureate.He studied thermonuclear reactions and struggled to atomic bombs have not experienced either on earth or in space.Sakharov wrote repeatedly about the danger of nuclear war and its possible implications.
And he never silent when human rights were violated.For example, in 1980, without a trial, he was exiled to Gorky.The reason was harsh statements on the subject of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Andrei Sakharov worked in secret laboratories and was excommunicated from them, followed by the cancellation of all ranks and awards granted for scientific achievement.KGB tried repeatedly to destroy his files, but fortunately, it was not possible.
Today, more than 100 000 units of the document is stored Sakharov Center.These papers were given to the museum and his wife Andrew - E. Bonner.Everyone is free to come and read them.
«Peace, progress, human rights»
To understand what the Sakharov Center in Moscow, you need to look at his first title.That's the motto lived Andrei Sakharov.When in 1989 he died, his work continued to wife Elena Bonner.However, foreign investors, she organized a non-governmental foundation that undertook to store and publish materials scientist.In 1996, a museum and community center "Peace, Progress and Human Rights" Andrei Sakharov.Later, it was renamed the Sakharov Center.But the focus of activity has not changed.Its employees continue to conduct social activities.
In the center of so many different types of events that it is unclear how to cope with all of this only 2.5 staff units.Despite this, more than 15 000 units from the archives of processed and systematized.Six days a week, is a museum.In the center of exhibitions and discussions.
museum exhibition
As already mentioned, the Sakharov Center, whose address is known to every progressive person in the capital, was founded and is supported by investors and non-governmental organizations from the United States.It is with their support, it managed to establish a permanent museum exhibition, which covers the entire adult life of Andrei Sakharov.
It is created and linked Eugene ace.Home concept - traffic through the change of government.The direction of it - from darkness to light, from slavery to freedom.
Externally room with high walls divided into 4 corridor.Each of them - a single epoch, which is experiencing Sakharov.They fully reflect the history of the Soviet Union almost from its beginning to the collapse.
addition Sakharov Center in Moscow is constantly arranges temporary art exhibitions and public.This is a free exhibit space, which gives everyone the opportunity to express themselves and their views on public life.
regular discussions and seminars
also known that the Sakharov Center in Moscow, whose address is the same as the old apartment scientist constantly debates, workshops and public hearings.Subjects of the most diverse, but one focus - improving the climate in the society, the declaration of the right to legal action.It is also actively discussed the protection of nature and the purity of the information field.The issues of language and the right to development.
Of course, some of the topics of discussion do not like the government.During discussion of the results of elections of the mayor of Moscow and the boycott of the Olympics in Sochi at the Sakharov Center in Moscow were sent checks which saw it as signs of political activity, and hence a violation of law.
The court center to pay a huge fine for not having made himself voluntarily in NGOs as a foreign counterparty.The issue in this case has not been resolved, since the center of the appeal lodged an application to the Superior Court.
theater performances and film screenings
At the center of the first year running a drama school.There are performances and displays that meet the category of activity places.Also held readings of plays and other works.At the end of such activities are discussions and debates that deepen awareness of the problem and its solutions.
can also enjoy an outdoor movie screening, which is constantly Sakharov Center in Moscow.Photos of these events can be seen in the center.They presented cinema circles and members of his guests, who discuss the films with their makers, or people who have to film something to do.
course, here you will not see the famous box-office blockbusters.But a visit to one of this session will give a lot more for personal development than the famous and publicized tape.
Suggest a topic for readings, a play or a movie for viewing can anyone who has a right to it.The main thing is to subject the concept of responsible activity center.Sign in such activities for free.Watch the film and to comment on it can also be about anyone.
How to get there?
at the Sakharov Center, whose address is: Street Ground Val, 57, Building 6, can be reached by subway station "Chkalov" or "Kursk" (ring).Get out at the side opposite the Kursk station.Go up to the need to Poluyaroslavskoy waterfront.A little away from the intersection of these streets, in the park, and you will find a small white building, which is called the Sakharov Center.
its mode of operation is 6 days a week except Monday.Visiting hours - from 11.00 to 19.00.Entrance free.
If you are interested in issues of social life, and you have a desire to discuss them with like-minded people, be sure to take a look at this center.At least you get to know the interesting exhibition about the life of a famous scientist.
