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Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”

The Obshtnost S Ideal Student Club

Students learning from the best who came before us. Talks with interesting guests, the conversations that follow, and a community worth being part of.

The crest of the Obshtnost S Ideal Student Club
Our purpose

Why the club exists

We want to understand what we have lost along the way and how to get it back.

The club is a place where students of every discipline listen, ask and argue about things that matter: our history, faith, family and our place in the world.

Behind us stands the Obshtnost S Ideal Foundation, which has been working with young people for six years.

Who we learn from

I

Bulgarian communities

From the Ohrid Literary School to the chitalishta: communities that began with a handful of people and outlived their founders.

II

Communities around the world

Communities that have lasted for generations because they keep clear goals and a steady routine, and pass their experience on to those who follow.

III

Clubs today

The student clubs that work in Bulgaria today. Their lesson is simple: members must create, not just listen.

Our goals

What we strive for

01

Knowledge

To understand where we lost touch with our better past and what we can bring back.

For youTalks and conversations that help you see things more clearly.
02

Character

To build good character in ourselves and in one another.

For youPeople around you who pull you up.
03

Environment

To be a visible, different community at Sofia University.

For youFriends and a place at the university where you belong.
The programme

What we do

Guest lectures

Guests from different fields speak on topics that concern all of us, followed by time for questions. Anyone can suggest a guest or a topic.

Field trips

We visit historic places to see with our own eyes what we hear about.

Foundation initiatives

You can join the foundation's workshops in schools, murals of our heroes, commemorations and charity drives.

The format

What an evening at the club looks like

  1. Welcome

    We greet everyone, especially those coming for the first time.

  2. Lecture

    The guest speaks on the topic of the evening.

  3. Questions

    The room asks, the guest answers.

  4. Conversation

    Refreshments and conversation after the lecture.

Events

What we've done so far

Next event

Coming soon

Our Instagram followers are the first to hear.

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2026

The lecture “Are there righteous revolutions?” with theologian Georgi Todorov in the Egg Hall
29.10.2026

“Are there righteous revolutions?”

Guest speaker: theologian Georgi TodorovThe Egg Hall, 18:30

The club's second lecture. Thank you to everyone who came. If you have questions on the topic, message us on Instagram.

Photos from the evening →
The club's opening: Aleksandar Aleksandrov's lecture in the Egg Hall
12.10.2026

Opening night: “The Path of Obshtnost S Ideal”

Guest: Aleksandar AleksandrovThe Egg Hall, 18:00

The club's first lecture. We talked about our community, our ideals, and what we have done and plan to do. As a brand-new club we expected far fewer people and were pleasantly surprised.

Photos from the evening →
Moments

From the hall

Get involved

Join the club.

Come to the next lecture, get to know us and stay if you like it. You don't need to study any particular discipline.

  1. Come to a lecture

    Follow our Instagram for the next event. Bring a friend.

  2. Message us

    Tell us who you are and what you care about. We reply personally.

  3. Get involved

    Suggest a guest or a topic, or help with the next evening.

Questions

Frequently asked

Can I come to a lecture if I'm not a member?

Yes. Our lectures are open, and each one is an invitation to all students. Follow our Instagram for the date and the hall.

How often do you meet?

There is at least one lecture every month. For now we meet in the Egg Hall at Sofia University.

How can I suggest a guest or a topic?

Message us on Instagram or use the contact form. Every suggestion is welcome.

How is the club connected to the foundation?

The club is part of the Obshtnost S Ideal Foundation. If you like, you can also join its initiatives: workshops in schools, murals of our heroes, commemorations and disaster relief.