Celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Institute for Public Affairs
On October 25, 2017, a cultural and social event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Institute for Public Affairs (1997-2017) took place in Bratislava in the Open Gallery. IVO honorary president Martin Bútora, director of Institute of Sociology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences Silvia Miháliková, political and security analyst Mário Nicolini and IVO president Grigorij Mesežnikov presented their views and memories on IVO foundation and activities. The celebratory event was moderated by Branislav Závodský from Radio Expres, it was accompanied by the rock band Space Recorder (leader of the band Richard Ďurana).