International Conference in Athens, Greece, 16th-18th October, 2025
(University of Athens, Panepistimiou 30, Athens)
Under the aegis of the International Dostoevsky Society, with the participation of the Department
of Foreign Languages and Literatures of the University of Verona, Italy
This international conference aims to explore the profound themes of humanness and divinity as
depicted in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s works. Scholars and enthusiasts are invited to discuss his
philosophical and literary contributions in a global context.
Abstract Submission
If you are interested in participating, please send an abstract (ca 200 words) and a biographical
note by 31st of January 2025 to the organizers: stefano.aloe@univr.it, sljivancanin.zorka@ucy.ac.cy, markosgalounis@yahoo.com
You will be notified of acceptance by 31st of March 2025.
Official Languages: English, Russian, Greek
Participation Fee: 90 euros
Each presentation will last 15-20 minutes. There will be a discussion after each panel.
Information about the publication of the proceedings will be announced later.
Cultural program
The following cultural activities are planned for conference participants:
– On Friday, the 17th of October, there is going to be a dinner in a tavern in Athens. The
participation fee is 35 euros per person.
– On Saturday, the 18th of October there is going to be a free guided tour of the Acropolis
and the Acropolis Museum. The fee for the tickets for both sites is 50 euros.
– On Sunday, the 19th of October there is going to be an optional guided tour to Delphi. The
participation fee which includes the guided tour, the tickets for the archeological site and
the transportation is 80 euros per person. (Minimum number of participants: 10)
– In the cinema theater “Studio” there are going to be screened films that were inspired by
Dostoevsky’s Works. The program of the screenings will be announced later. The entrance
is free for the conference participants.
Organizational Committee:
– Prof. Stefano Aloe (University of Verona, Italy, President of the International Dostoevsky
Society)
– Dr. Zorka Sljivancanin (University of Cyprus, Member of the International Dostoevsky
Society)
– Markos Galounis (Member of the International Dostoevsky Society)