Students and staff

In cooperation with the Chekhov Theatre

16.05.2025. Discussion “Relying on the past or responsibility for the present?” hosted by Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre as part of the discussion series “Bez punkta uz i = Without a dot on the i”. It continues the themes raised in the play “The Cherry Orchard” (directed by Viesturs Kairišs) about cultural heritage, identity and choices in contemporary society. The discussion is organized in collaboration with the national research program “Vectors of Societal Cohesion,” which is being implemented by a consortium of researchers led by the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Latvia. The discussion is moderated by Anete Ašmane-Vilsone, with the participation of Agnese Lāce, Dace Dzenovska, Gļebs Panteļejevs and Ilmārs Šlāpins.

17.02.2025. Discussion “Sapņu un realitātes sadursme = The clash between dreams and reality” hosted by Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre as part of the discussion series "Bez punkta uz i = Without a dot on the i". The discussion is intended as a thematic extension of Chekhov's latest production, Lady Macbeth. The discussion is organized in collaboration with the national research program “Vectors of Social Cohesion,” which is being implemented by a consortium of researchers led by the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Latvia. The discussion is moderated by Pauls Timrots, with the participation of Žanete Grende, Vjačeslavs Kaščejevs, Elvīra Šimfa, Jānis Ģīlis, and Georgs Rubenis.

04.11.2024. Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre hosted a discussion "Sociālās pavedināšanas mehānismi = Mechanisms of social seduction" as part of the discussion series "Bez punkta uz i = Without a dot on the i". The discussion is organised in cooperation with the State Research Programme "Vectors of Societal Cohesion", implemented by a consortium of researchers led by the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the University of Latvia. The aim of the cooperation is to unite the forces of art and science by engaging a wide and diverse audience in an open, respectful and competent conversation on issues of importance for Latvian society. Moderated by Olga Dragiļeva, with Deniss Ševeļovs, Ieva Strode, Evita Puriņa, Zanda Rubene un Kārlis Bukovskis.

16.09.2024. Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre as part of the discussion series "Bez punkta uz i = Without a dot on the i" hosted a discussion on social and psychological issues concerning children and young people. The discussion took place after the premiere of "Cinderella" at the Chekhov Theatre. The discussion is organised in cooperation with the State Research Programme "Vectors of Societal Cohesion", implemented by a consortium of researchers led by the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the University of Latvia. The aim of the cooperation is to unite the forces of art and science by engaging a wide and diverse audience in an open, respectful and competent conversation on issues of importance for Latvian society. Moderated by Edgars Barbaks, with participation of Kristīne Garklāva, Artjoms Kalacs, Ireta Čekse, Kaspars Markševics and Inese Lapsiņa.

13.05.2024. Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre as part of the discussion series "Bez punkta uz i = Without a dot on the i" hosted a discussion on the artist's responsibility, contextually drawing parallels also with the latest theatre production "Gogol. Portrait", which premiered on 11 May. The discussion is organised in cooperation with the State Research Programme "Vectors of Societal Cohesion", implemented by a consortium of researchers led by the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the University of Latvia. The aim of the cooperation is to unite the forces of art and science by engaging a wide and diverse audience in an open, respectful and competent conversation on issues of importance for Latvian society. Moderated by Deniss Hanovs, with Laura Groza, Sandra Krastiņa, Indulis Paičs, Rvīns Varde and Kaspars Lielgalvis.

05.02.2024. Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre hosted a discussion "Savējie un svešie – no "Skatuves" dēļiem līdz mūsdienu Latvijai = Insiders and Outsiders - from the "Stage" boards to contemporary Latvia" as part of the discussion series "Bez punkta uz i = Without a dot on the i". The discussion is organised in cooperation with the State Research Programme "Vectors of Societal Cohesion", implemented by a consortium of researchers led by the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the University of Latvia. The aim of the cooperation is to unite the forces of art and science by engaging a wide and diverse audience in an open, respectful and competent conversation on issues of importance for Latvian society. Moderated by Lolita Tomsone, with Artūrs Dīcis, Elīna Reitere, Vents Sīlis, Vita Zelče, Inta Mieriņa and Jeļena Matjakubova.

  • A recording of the discussion (in Latvian) is available on Youtube.
  • A recording of the discussion (in Latvian) is available on LSM repository.