International Network for Slavonic Cooperation PRESENTATION MAGAZINE A new project on the power of Slavonic culture and innovation
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 5 6-8 9-12 13-17 18 SLAVONIC EUROPE - 13 COUNTRIES MIND & EMOTION SLAVONIC HOUSE BENEFITS - WHAT S IN IT FOR YOU? INSTRUMENTS - HOW TO ACHIEVE IT? OUR TEAM Photocredits: Shutterstock / #9829978 / Sergey Petrov Ballet of Mariinsky Theatre from St. Petersburg (Russia) in Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. 3
SLAVONIC EUROPE 13 COUNTRIES MIND & EMOTION The Slavs are the biggest language family on the European continent encompassing around 312 million people, totalling more than 20 ethnic groups and counting 13 Slavonic countries. On an international scale, there are more than 360 million Slavs living around the world. They are the only cultural group in Europe whose countries are situated in substantial numbers both inside and outside the boarders of the European Union having even the vast majority of its population outside of the EU boarders. This specific geographic position gives to the Slavs the potential of natural mediators in Europe between East and West and their cultural richness as well as cultural unity in diversity the role of natural cultural integrators of the Eastern part of the European continent. The Slavonic Europe movement wants to highlight this potential and contribute to it. It wants to present the Unity of Mind & Emotion which lies at the hearth of the Slavonic culture and show its full variety. Without geographic or political borders, the Slavonic Europe movement strives to emphasize the peaceful power of the Slavonic culture as well as its sense for community and endeavours to give back to the Slavs and hence to whole Europe their full identity. Slavonic Europe BELARUS BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA BULGARIA CROATIA CZECH REPUBLIC MACEDONIA MONTENEGRO POLAND RUSSIA SERBIA SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA UKRAINE Slavonic Europe is a European initiative on Slavonic culture and innovation a movement consisting in connecting Spirit & Arts Mind & Emotion to acquire humanity as mutual respect and mutual solidarity while aiming at a threefold objective: Its main purpose is to give the floor to Slavonic thinkers and artists in order to reveal their Unity of Mind & Emotion as well as their sense of cultural cooperation as a specific feature of the Slavonic culture and togetherness. Based upon this unifying quality, Slavonic culture offers multiple ways to acquire humanity as mutual respect and mutual solidarity between individuals and nations contributing to building up in our times a bridge between East and West and thus a more human and integrated Europe in the 21st century. Creating Slavonic consciousness Raising international awareness Building bridges across the continent In this sense inspired by Slavonic culture through presentations of spiritual, artistic and scientific creativity Europe becomes a MASTERPIECE. To foster the inherent sense of Slavonic togetherness and to enhance among Slavonic nations the consciousness of their common cultural heritage and Slavonic identity: Only if its individual parts are stronger integrated, the whole European continent can be more integrated Unity in Diversity. It is the aim of Slavonic Europe to highlight to the other cultural groups in Europe and around the world the Slavonic cultural richness, diversity and unmistakable common streak attracting their interest and increasing mutual cooperation. To contribute via cultural and scientific initiatives to a stronger consolidation of the Slavonic family in Europe and to build on these fix points bridges across the European continent between East and West while the way to a European togetherness leads by Culture. Its motto calls on everybody: CULTURE IS ENERGY! Photocredits: Shutterstock / #144923695 Monument to founders of Kiev: Kiy, Schek, Khoryv and Lybid Photocredits: Shutterstock / #430330030 / Agata Kowalczyk Brass padlock with eternal love declaration in russian hanging among other padlocks on the railing of Love Bridge in Gdansk. Gdansk, Poland Photocredits: Shutterstock / #406943773 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Russian military aircrafts fly in formation, Moscow, Russia Photocredits: Shutterstock / #276041009 Scenic view of bridges on the Vltava river and of the historical center of Prague: buildings and landmarks of old town with red rooftops and multi-coloured walls. 4 5
SLAVONIC HOUSE The Slavonic Europe project will connect Slavonic and other European people via artistic events, conferences, seminars, workshops and trainings in the Slavonic House which will be located in Brussels, the capital of Europe, in the centre of the European Quarter; Slavonic Europe will be structured as a Belgian non-for-profit organisation - ASBL; The above can be depicted as follows: 11 SIGHTSEEING TERRACE: SKYLINE OF BRUSSELS 10 SLAVONIC RESTAURANT 9 SLAVONIC EUROPE OFFICES 8 SLAVONIC EUROPE OFFICES SLAVONIC CONSORTIUM FOUNDING PARTNERS SLAVONIC HOUSE 7 SLAVONIC LIBRARY START-UP FINANCING SLAVONIC EUROPE ASBL 13 Slavonic countries Belgium HQ of Slavonic Europe 6 OFFICES: SLAVONIC COMPANIES 5 OFFICES: SLAVONIC COMPANIES ASSETS Slavonic House 1 Various events 2 BALANCE-SHEET LIABILITIES Equity Subsidies Loans 3 Other COSTS Operation costs Rental costs Administration costs PROFIT-LOSS-ACCOUNT REVENUE Event proceeds Subsidies Rental income Supportive partnerships income 4 OFFICES: SLAVONIC COMPANIES 3 CONCERT HALL 1. Used as HQ on a rental basis 2. In due time, ad hoc events will be organized with ad hoc international partners 3. In due time, ad hoc loans can be obtained from ad hoc international partners 2 MEETING ROOMS 1 CONFERENCE ROOMS 0 Floors ENTRY-RECEPTION BASEMENT 6 7
SLAVONIC HOUSE In order to be able to achieve in an optimal way its fixed objectives, the Slavonic Europe project will need strategically designed and situated headquarters. It is for this reason that Slavonic Europe favours a specific and autonomous structure the SLAVONIC HOUSE. It should be located at the heart of the European Quarter in Brussels and enable the Slavonic Europe project to deploy its maximal effectiveness: Conference and meeting rooms, Slavonic Concert Hall, business and administration offices, the Slavonic Library and the Slavonic Restaurant will become the pivotal points of the Slavonic Europe project in the middle of the Brussels European Area. The Slavonic House will be the first phenomenon of its art and unique in the world: It will be the coordination and organisation centre of all Slavonic Europe cultural and scientific activities as well as the hosting place of Slavonic companies and associations from all 14 Slavonic nations. In this sense, it will create important synergies between culture, science and business resulting in a mutual win-win situation. Moreover, the Slavonic House will open to the whole Slavonic community worldwide and host the Slavonic International Network physically and virtually. Finally, the Slavonic House will be a Slavonic Think Tank in Europe developing new and far reaching ideas and forward looking visions for the Slavonic people as well as the whole mankind contributing herewith to the evolution of the overall humanity. An example might be the initiation and creation of the Slavonic Athletic Games (SAG) a new international sports competition on purely individual and non-commercial basis inspired by the ancient Greek tradition. BENEFITS WHAT S IN IT FOR YOU? 1. Geographically Being located in the centre of Europe and with key cities like Brussels (capital of Europe) and Antwerp (2nd biggest port of Europe and n 1 diamond hub), Belgium is a preferred headquarter location for numerous multinational both institutions and corporations Belgium is situated in the West of Europe, bordered to the north by the Netherlands, to the east by Germany and Luxembourg and to the south by France. Its location made it the economic and urban nerve centre of Europe As a member of the European Union, the EU provides Belgium with a market of more than 500 million customers Belgium o ers a reliable socio-economic environment for investors Belgium has an open economy and a pro-market government, which makes Belgium an attractive base for many companies active in the European markets Highly skilled multilingual resources and high productivity Belgium is characterized by a large linguistic diversity Being close to numerous instances of the EU, Brussels is an excellent and unique hub for lobbying and net- working purposes High quality of life and good work-life-balance Good legal protection Very attractive expatriate tax regime and tax ruling practice to sustain and further develop the attractive- ness of Belgium in the international tax scene Belgium o ers attractive tax incentives for certain investments Etc. LONDON 2H00 AMSTERDAM 2H20 KÖLN 2H00 FRANKFURT 3H20 PARIS 1H20 Photocredits: shutterstock.com, photographer Rido Photocredits: shutterstock.com, photograph Stokkete shutterstock.com, Billion-Photos shutterstock.com, photographer Maridav Photocredits: shutterstock.com / 346894628 / tishomir Sofia, Bulgaria - August 05, 2015: modern architecture from the city of Sofia. 8 9
2. Thanks to the Slavonic Europe project, excellent market perception as key project partner supporting and enhancing its objectives: Culture is Energy The Slavonic Europe project which is focused on culture & science highlighting human & peaceful values is the ideal businesscard for an economic partner showing in the centre of Europe beyond its market oriented attitude a rich and multifunctional cultural potential. A soft power in the middle of the EU Internal Market. 3. The Slavonic House will be an excellent and unique platform for networking purposes at the heart of the Brussels European Quarter: Lying ideally at the heart of the European Quarter, the Slavonic House would become a First Address Platform in Brussels where in the framework of cultural & scientific events high level European decision makers could meet in a casual and non-formal setting exchanging their views, sharing impressions and even preparing new and far reaching initiatives. 4. The Slavonic Europe project will increase your visibility physically, strategically and in Social Media: Through the Slavonic House and its location in the centre of the Brussels European Quarter, your visibility in Brussels and Belgium will substantially increase showing your ambition and open-minded communication approach. Moreover, you can make use of the Slavonic Europe s Social Media facilities which will be opened for your and will reach thousands of multipliers in the Brussels City area. 5. Allowing for attractive Brussels office rental in a brilliant environment: 6. The Slavonic Partners Consortium, i.e. investors from the 13 Slavonic countries, will become the Founding Members of the SLAVONIC EUROPE Association - A.S.B.L. - with headquarters in the Slavonic House in Brussels. As Founding Members, the Slavonic Partners Consortium will get direct influence on the association s broad guidelines and individual programme ensuring its thematic and strategic coherence. Moreover, the Slavonic Europe association itself will serve as the investors best visibility mechanism and cultural business card for the outside world. Last but not least, their Funding Members statute will offer to the investors the possibility to decide on the association s future evolution towards any other legal or social form and ramification. Relatively cheap office space to rent compared to London, Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt embedded in a fully integrated and exclusive framework of the Slavonic Europe cultural project. Photocredits: shutterstock.com /artjazz / Ioan Florin Cnejevici 10 11
INSTRUMENTS HOW TO ACHIEVE THE KEY OBJECTIVES? Slavonic Europe will highlight Slavonic culture and science and unite Slavonic and European people by, amongst others, periodically organized wide diversity of events: 1. Diversity of events 1.1 ANNUAL CENTRAL EVENT: BRU13PLUS BRU13 Plus will be the main annual cultural event organised during several days in the BOZAR and other places in Brussels. 1.2 PUBLICATIONS Editions and translations of new Slavonic literature as well as Slavonic classics; Establishment of a Slavonic library. 1.3 MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Throughout the year musical performances will be organised. 1.4 EXHIBITIONS Paintings, photographs, sculptures, etc. 1.5 CONFERENCES On culture and sciences inviting VIP speakers from Slavonic countries and other nations. 1.6 SEMINARS Seminars on specific cultural and scientific topics and expert views. 1.7 TRAININGS For young people from Slavonic countries on EU related topics and preparatory courses for EU selection procedures. Left page Photocredits: shutterstock.com, photographer orientrail Photocredits: Shutterstock / #458076814 / stoyanh Sofia, Bulgaria: National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria Photocredits: shutterstock.com, photograph Matej Kastelic Shutterstock / #210012721 / Popova Valeriya Moscow, Russia: State Tretyakov Gallery is art gallery in Moscow and is foremost depository of Russian fine art in world. Gallery s history starts in 1856. Hall of artist. shutterstock.com, photograph symbiot 12 13
Photocredits: shutterstock.com, photograph Rawpixel.com 2. Spreading Slavonic Culture around the world 3. Efficient internal organization At the same time, an important part of the Slavonic Europe activities will result in travelling and spreading the Slavonic culture and its products around the world. Indeed, the following key destinations are considered i.e.: Moscow (Russia) Saint Petersburg (Russia) Carnegie Hall, New York (US) Prado, Madrid (Spain) La Scala, Milan (Italy) Tokio (Japan) Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) Cape Town (South Africa) New Delhi (India) Beijing (China) Etc. The realisation of the Slavonic Europe project will depend decisively on its efficient and optimally outlined internal organisation structure. The bellow presented organigram of Slavonic Europe gives an overview over its internal organisational setting in full cruising speed. SLAVONIC EUROPE ORGANIGRAM - FULL CRUISING SPEED PRESIDENT FINANCIAL DIRECTOR HR DIRECTOR Accounts Operations & Recruitment Treasury Staff Development COMMUNICATIONS DIR. MEDIA DIR. ARTISTIC DIR. EVENTS DIR. RESEARCH DIR. Spokesperson Web Team Events Overview Logistical Coordination Writers Writers Graphic Designers 14 15
4. The perfect investor s match LONG TIME PARTNERSHIP Slavonic Europe is not looking to make one-shot deals with its sponsors, but is aiming to enter into a long-term and sustainable partnership which is based on mutual respect, trust and loyalty. SLAVONIC EUROPE FINDING THE RIGHT PARTNERS Slavonic Europe commits to find the right partners to join and reinforce the project. Therefore, it is key that a potential investor adheres to the same genuine values and key objectives as those of Slavonic Europe. Photocredits: Shutterstock / #408666358 / Curioso Skopje, Macedonia: Warrior on a Horse statue Alexander the Great on Skopje Square Photocredits: Shutterstock / #229212448 / M DOGAN Academy of Fine Arts, Sarajevo - Bosnia and Herzegovina, at dusk 16 17
OUR TEAM If you have any further questions regarding the Slavonic Europe (SE) project, please do not hesitate to contact the Slavonic Europe core team or visit our website. WWW.SLAVONIC-EUROPE.ORG DAVID CHMELIK SE Executive Director +32 472 34 01 09 david.chmelik@slavonic-europe.org TOMAS DIMITROV SE Public Relations Director +32 485 12 49 35 tomas.dimitrov@slavonic-europe.org KURT DE HAEN PKF-VMB Brussels SE Business Adviser +32 2 460 09 60 kurt.dehaen@pkf-vmb.be SERGE BORENSTEIN Karlin Group Prague SE Real Estate Adviser +420 226 251 080 serbo@karlin.cz PETER MÜLLER MED-Agentur Munich SE Communications Director +49 171 815 55 99 peter.mueller@slavonic-europe.org WYTZE RUSSCHEN Access2Europe SE Strategic Adviser +32 475 75 44 83 wytzerusschen@gmail.com 18 Photocredits: shutterstock.com, photograph Syda Productions
International Network for Slavonic Cooperation SLAVONIC EUROPE asbl David Chmelik Rond-point Schuman 2-4 Levels 5 & 6 1040 Brussels, Belgium Tel. +32 472 34 01 09 david.chmelik@slavonic-europe.org www.slavonic-europe.org