The first meeting took place on October 31 — on Halloween — where participants discussed George Orwell’s iconic novel “1984”. This timeless book remains as relevant as ever and this time served as a powerful starting point for a deep conversation about freedom, control, and the power of thought.

The discussion was moderated by Olena Ryzhko — a Ukrainian writer, Doctor of Social Communications, author of youth literature, and media researcher. We are grateful to Ms. Olena Ryzhko for her insightful analysis of the novel and the inspiring conversation!

Participants actively exchanged ideas, shared their interpretations, and looked for reflections of Orwell’s concepts in today’s world. The discussion turned out to be profound and motivating — everyone found something personally meaningful in it.

According to participants’ feedback, the book proved to be highly thought-provoking and sparked a wide range of relevant discussions.

The meeting left behind many impressions and new ideas for the next club session.