Biography

By profession I am a master in philosophy, a certified teacher of animal protection and a yoga instructor. Also, past and present, I am an activist with extensive experience in various areas of animal rights, from the theoretical, educational practice, channeled into my writings. I have collaborated with leading non-governmental organizations, promoting veganism and the equal treatment of all sensual beings. Some of them are: Animal Friends Croatia, Group for Monitoring, Animal Protection and Nature Conservation of the Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdjevo, Association for the protection of animals Novi Sad – SPANS, Freedom for Animals, Phoenix – Society for the Protection of Animals and Development of Civic Consciousness, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) etc. I was the founder and leader of the organization Animal Friends in Serbia.

As a long time journalist, I published many articles on bioethics, aesthetics, ecophilosophy, yoga and healthy lifestyles. I am an author and co-author of numerous collections of papers, scripts, journals, books and bulletins. I write philosophical papers, socially engaged essays and critical reviews. As a practical philosopher, I am engaged in philotherapy and research of biocentric ethics, deep ecology and social activism. I have independently performed as a lecturer at congresses, symposiums, forums and round tables on various topics.

These experiences affected what I am doing today. Within associations for nature protection, I teach animal protection and the environment through school and extracurricular activities, and I hold seminars for adults on ecosophy and animal rights (animalistic bioethics). I teach preschool children mental gymnastics skills, which represent a kind of combination of intellectual and physical activities, with the aim of developing the potential of young people. I am a volunteer with the animal rights organization Anonymous for the Voiceless, international animal rights and planet conservation group Our Planet. Theirs Too., and worldwide network of groups for the rights of farm animals Animal Save Movement, where I participate in educating the public about the treatment of animals and spread a clear vegan message. Ahimsa Yoga & Art is the name of my yoga school and the workshop of objects of applied art that I create, by which I promote the philosophy of non-violence.

I am a member of Bioethics Society of Serbia, International Forum of Teachers (IFT) of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, Association for the Environmental Protection Refugium, Club of Teachers, Independent Journalists’ Association of Vojvodina (NDNV), Namaste India Club, Research Foundation International of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and other organizations with which I implement innovative educational programs. Also, I am a member of a sports association Fit Land, association of independent societies and instructors Yoga Serbia and Yoga Alliance, accredited with designations E-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) and YACEP (Continuing Education Provider), by which I promote the integrity and diversity of yoga.

I see my personal and professional growth and achievement through continually raising the level of my own knowledge and skills, using available resources as well as personal experiences, in order to realize the ideas that I stand for.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education

1. 2013       Master in Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy. Level: VII/2
2.                The Master's thesis theme „The Idea of the Death of God in the Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche“
3. 2008       Graduated Professor of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy. Level: VII/1
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Further Education

1. 2024       Sport Operational Trainer – Sport Teacher, Faculty of Sport and Psychology – TIMS, Novi Sad. Qualification of the IV degree
2.                in sport, Training of 360 hours
                  The final qualification work theme „Application of Yoga Exercises in Work With Children of Preschool Age“
   
3. 2018       Special Training Programme for Yoga Trainers, S-VYASA Yoga University – Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana
   1.                Samsthana, Bengaluru. Intensive yoga teacher training (YIC) 300 hours
   2.                The final qualification work theme „Meditation and Personal Growth“
4. 2016       Certified Yoga Instructor, Faculty of Sport and Tourism – TIMS, Novi Sad. Qualification of the III degree in sport,
5.                Training of 240 hours
6.                The final qualification work theme „Yoga Analysis“
7. 2016       Yoga Instructor, Vidya Yoga Belgrade – Dragan Loncar’s School of Yoga. International standards: RYT 200 hours
8.                The final qualification work theme „One Yoga Class, Asana Practice Program“
   
9. 2006       Specialized Journalistic Studies, Novi Sad School of Journalism. Duration: Two-Semesters
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Seminars and Trainings

1. 1. 2023        Animal Politics World Conference “Building a Compassionate Political Movement”
                     Animal Politics Foundation and the Dutch Party for the Animals, 15-17 December, The Hague
      
   2. 2023        Artificial Intelligence and Surveillance Technologies – Challenges of Media Reporting, Workshop on         
   3.                Digital Rights and Media Freedoms from the Perspective of Intrusive Technologies
                     BIRN – The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network, 28 April, Belgrade
      
   4. 2023        The First international conference “CASB: Health Tourism and Hospitality” (certificate)
                     Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade, 24-25 February, Belgrade
      
   5. 2022        Animal Politics World Conference “Taking Political Activism to the Next Level”
   6.                Animal Politics Foundation and the Dutch Party for the Animals, 10-11 December, Brussels
   2022        Yogi Training, International standards: RYT 500 Hours (certificate)
2.                Dr. ALV Kumar and Traditional Yoga, 26th January – 13th May, Hyderabad
3. 2021        X Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “Nutrition of the Future” (certificate)
4.                Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 9-10 October, Novi Sad
5. 2021        The Leadership Training Programme within the ORCA Academy (certificate)
6.                Organization for Respect and Care of Animals – ORCA, April-October, Belgrade
7. 2021        Animal Politics World Conference “Food and Health: Saving the World with Fork & Knife” (certificate)
8.                Animal Politics Foundation and the Dutch Party for the Animals, 10-11 July, Amsterdam
9. 2021        Patanjali Yoga Sutra Chanting: Memorization of Samādhi Pāda (certificate)
10.                S-VYASA Yoga University – Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, 5th – 28th April, Bengaluru
11. 2020        Gnostic Intensive With the Alternative Technique, Workshop
12.                Hipokrat Yoga Studio and Ivana Kezic, Gnostic Intensive Master, 4th July, Novi Sad
13. 2020        Methods and procedures of traditional medicine as a therapy of choice in rehabilitation and physiotherapy
    1.                practice (certificate)
14.                Medical College of Applied Sciences, 22nd February, Zemun
15. 2019        Yoga and Aromatheraphy, IV International Symposium on Mind/Body Medicine in Ayurveda called
    1.                 „Ayurveda & Aromatherapy: Living in accordance with natural law“ (certificate)
16.                Serbian Society for Ayurveda “Maharishi College for Perfect Health”, 14-15 December, Belgrade
17. 2019        Activists in Politics – Animal Politics Foundation Training (certificate)
    1.      Social Media Training; Media Training; Political Education; Strategy and Campaigning
18.                The Dutch Party for the Animals, 7-8 December, Belgrade
19. 2019        Practical Application of Pratyahara – The Path to a Stable Mind (certificate)
20.                Swami Omgjanam and Swami Mudraroopa Saraswati – Bihar Yoga Club, 22th June, Belgrade
21. 2019        Deepening Yoga Practice (certificate)
22.                Swami Savikalpananda Saraswati and Serbian Yoga Union, 25-26 May, Belgrade
23. 2019        Backbending Workshop
24.                Laruga Glaser and David Fredriksson in cooperation with Ashtanga Yoga Belgrade, 12th May, Belgrade
25. 2019        The Hidden Power in Humans – Chakras and Kundalini
26.                Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivek Puri and Yoga in Daily Life Centre, 3^rd March, Novi Sad
27. 2019        Classical Hatha Yoga – Developing Energy and Inner Stability (certificate)
28.                Sannyasi Anandaratna and Serbian Yoga Union, 26-27 January, Belgrade
29. 2018        Yoga in Daily Life
30.                Swami Uma Puri and Yoga in Daily Life Centre, 24-25 November, Novi Sad
31. 2018        VIII Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “Nutrition of the Future” (certificate)
32.                Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 20-21 October, Novi Sad
33. 2018        Yoga for Diabetes (certificate)
34.                Charitable society VYASA – Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, 1st September, Bengaluru
35. 2018        Purification techniques in Hatha Yoga – Shatkarma (certificate)
36.                Sports and Recreation Association “Bihar Yoga”, 30th June, Belgrade
37. 2018        The Body That is Being Perfected – Siddha Deha, second part (certificate)
38.                Walter Thirak Ruta – Pramiti Yoga School and Vidya Yoga, 16-17 June, Belgrade    
39. 2018        The Psoas Awakening by Yoga Techniques
40.                Vidya Yoga and Core Fit Max, 27th May, Belgrade
41. 2018        Vinyasa Workshop
42.                Laruga Glaser and David Fredriksson in cooperation with Ashtanga Yoga Belgrade, 26th May, Belgrade
43. 2018        Crystal Therapy – basic level (certificate)
44.                Ljiljana Filipovic – Crystal Corner and Ultrawell Holistic Centre, 12th May, Novi Sad
45. 2018        Yoga of Scent – workshop, III International Symposium on Mind/Body Medicine in Ayurveda called
46.                „Aromatherapy & Ayurveda: Living in the World of Fragrance“ (certificate)
47.                Serbian Society for Ayurveda “Maharishi College for Perfect Health”, 21-22 April, Belgrade
48. 2017        The Body That is Being Perfected – Siddha Deha, first part (certificate)
49.                Walter Thirak Ruta – Pramiti Yoga School and Vidya Yoga, 16-17 December, Belgrade    
50. 2017        Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga, Workshop
51.                Hipokrat Yoga Studio and Ranko Stoiljkovic, KPJAYI Authorized Level 2 Teacher, 24 September, Novi Sad

• 2017        Power in the Hands, the Heart in the Yoga (certificate)
•                Walter Thirak Ruta – Pramiti Yoga School and Vidya Yoga, 3-4 June, Belgrade    

1. 2016        Kundalini (certificate)
2.                Walter Thirak Ruta – Pramiti Yoga School and Vidya Yoga, 10-11 December, Belgrade   
3. 2016        Fractal Painting, series of workshops
4.                Organization “Iz kruga – Vojvodina”, September-October, Novi Sad
5. 2016        Pranayama II (certificate)
6.                Walter Thirak Ruta – Pramiti Yoga School and Vidya Yoga, 11-12 June, Belgrade     
7. 2016        Yoga for Kids, master class for yoga teachers
8.                Olja Lopusanski-Vlaskalic – Simha-Virya Yoga and Hipokrat Yoga Studio, 22 May, Novi Sad
9. 2014        Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation (certificate)
10.                Association School for Survival, 5-6 December, Belgrade
11. 2014        IV Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “ Nutrition of the Future” (certificate)
12.                Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 4-5 October, Novi Sad
13. 2014.       Climate Change Workshop
    •      Unated Nations Development Programme in Serbia (UNDP) and Serbian Minister of Agriculture and Environmental in
    •      cooperation with Centre for Ecology and Sustainable Development (CEKOR), 26 June, Novi Sad
14. 2013        Permaculture and Biointensive Farming Course
15.                Association Healthy Land, April-June, Fruska Gora
2011. 2011        The University Course “Animal Welfare and Animal-Human Relations” (certificate)
2012.                Academy of Human-Animal relationship Graz and UNI for LIFE of Karl-Franzens University, 8-17 July, Graz
2013. 2011        Media Law Seminar
      1.       Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia (NUNS) and USAID/IREX, 3 June, Novi Sad
2013. 2011        Depth Psychology and Group Analysis of Dreams, training (certificate)
2014.                Gestalt psychologists of Centre for Depth Psychology and Dream Analysis K.G. Jung and NSHC, April-June, Novi Sad
2015. 2010        Training on How to Design Quality Project Proposals (certificate)
      1.      CBIB – Cross Border Institution Building, 10-12 March, Novi Sad
2017. 2006        Anti-Corruption and Conflict of Interest School (certificate)
2018.                Centre for Peace and Democracy Development and The Citizens’ Pact for SEE, December-May, Novi Sad
2019. 2006        Program SCOOP to Help the Development of Investigative Journalism in Eastern Europe
2020.                The Danish Association for Investigative Journalism (FUJ), 19-20. August, Kosmaj
2005. 2005        Conscientious Objection and Civilian Service in Serbia and Montenegro
      2005.       European Bureau for Conscientious Objection (EBCO Balkans), 10-13 November, Vrujci 
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Language Abilities

1.                  Serbian Sign Language – elementary level:
   2023        Basic course of sign language A1 – The Educational Training Centre for Professional and Working Skills (certificate)
3.                  Hindi – intermediate level:
4. 2018        Course of Hindi Language – B2.1, Centre for Languages, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy (certificate)
5.                  English – upper level:
6. 2013        Business English Language course, American Corner (certificate)
7. 2013        Course of General English for adults – B2, Excalibur language school (certificate)
   1.                  French – intermediate level:
8. 2008        Classes during the school and university days
   1.        German – basic level:
9. 2006        Course at the Academy language school
   1.        Serbo-Croatian – native language
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Computer Skills

• • Microsoft Office
• • Various software for audio and video editing
• • Editing and design websites: HTML and CMS (Joomla, Elxis, Wordpress, Blogger)
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Researching areas

Bioethics, Animal Rights, Critical Animal Studies, Ecophilosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophical Indology, Existentialism

Work experience

1. 2023 – to date       Association Mental Gymnastics (UMG):
                                  Instructor of Mental Gymnastics – Implementation of educational programs that develop the potential of young people:
2.                                Preschool „Cvrčak“, Novi Sad
   
3. 2017 – to date       Fit Land – Sport for Everyone:
   1.                                Licensed Yoga Instructor
4. 2016 – to date       Wellness and Yoga Centres:
5.                                (Hipokrat Yoga Studio, Baza Centre, Livada Centre)
6.                                Freelance Yoga Teacher
7. 2015 – to date       Ahimsa Yoga & Art:
   1.                                Yoga Teacher and Designer of applied art used in yoga practice
9. 2008 – to date       Specialized magazines and websites:
   1. (New Thought, Vegazin, Pink, Live Healthier, Blic Woman, Alternative Medicine, BIO Green Medicine;
      Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Animal friends, World Animal Day)
   2. Fellow Journalist and Editor of publications about aesthetics, bioethics and healthy lifestyle
10. 2013 – 2021          Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdjevo:
    1. Teacher of Animal Protection and the Environment;
    2. Educational program accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia and continuously realized within the school subject “Nature Keepers”: PS „Petefi Sandor“, PS „Sonja Marinkovic, PS „Vuk Karadzic“, PS „Jozef Atila“, PS „Veljko Vlahovic“ – Novi Sad
11. 2011 – 2013          Cultural Centre of Novi Sad (KCNS):
    1. Journalist for the cultural magazine “Centre” and Editor of special editions
12. 2010 – 2012          Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre (NSHC):
    1. Project Assistant and Coordinator of the Group for Monitoring, Animal Protection and Nature Conservation
13. 2009 – 2010          Elite Private Secondary School of Economics, Novi Sad:
    1. Teacher of Philosophy
14. 2004 – 2007          Daily newspapers “Gradjanski list”, Novi Sad:
    1. Journalist in cultural section  
15. 2004 – 2005          Panonia Television, Novi Sad:
    1. Journalist for news program and cultural redaction  
16. 2004 – 2005          Television Novi Sad (Radio Television of Vojvodina today):
    1.                                Journalist for cultural section in “Novosadske razglednice” newsroom

Author’s Educational Programs

1. 2021     The series of lectures and workshops „Philosophy and Physiology of Yoga“. Modules: „Principles of practicing asanas“,
   1.             „Physiology of stretching in yoga practice“, „Effects and contraindications of asanas“, „Asanas for developing strength and
   2.             endurance“, „The effect of asanas on certain groups of muscles, joints and organs“ “, „Breathing during asana
   3.             practice“, „Pranayama - Control of breath and vital energy“ and other; Sports Association Fit Land, Novi Sad
2. 2020     Seminar “Activism for the Rights and Liberation of Animals: Nonviolent Response to the Violence We Witness” within the project
   1.             “Everyday is Political: Repoliticization and Democratization of Social Everyday Life through Public Speaking, Education and
      1.              Activism”; Youth Center CK13, Novi Sad
3. 2020     “Prevention of Psychosomatic Diseases through Meditation and Deep Yogic Relaxation”, theoretical presentation and workshop
   1.             of the continuing education course “Methods and Procedures of Traditional Medicine as a Therapy of Choice in Rehabilitation
      1.             and Physiotherapy Practice”; Medical College of Applied Sciences, Zemun
4. 2019     Self-development training course “Power Yoga” and workshops “Cyclic Meditation”, “Yoga Nidra – A Deep Relaxation
   1.             Technique”, “Restorative Yoga”, “Sun Salutation – Energizing the Body and Mind”; Sports Association Fit Land / Yoga Studio
                  Hipokrat, Novi Sad
5. 2019     Making Houses for Abandoned Animals – Creative Workshop for Children on behalf of the Society for the Protection of Animals
   1.             and Nature Djurdjevo; Baby Exit, Petrovaradin Fortress
6. 2018     “The Moral Status of Non-Human Animals in Hellenic Philosophy”, theoretical presentation based on scientific paper and
   1.             presented within the lecture cycle “Moral and Legal Rights of Animals” realized in cooperation of the Center for the Study of
   2.             Bioethics and the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade; Serbian Philosophical Society – Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade
7. 2015     Animal Rights – Creative Conversation Workshop within the project “Articulation” and the program “Social activism,
   1.             participation, action”; Youth Centre CK13, Novi Sad
8. 2011     Protection of Abandoned Animals – Film Workshop for Children on behalf of the Novi Sad Humanitarian Center; Animal Shelter
   1.             “Monika’s Farm”, Djurdjevo
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Other activities 

1. • 2024     Participant of the global educational initiative „10 Principles of Heartful Living“ ahead of the celebration of the International Day of
   •              Yoga (IDY) organized by the platform „Yoga for Unity and Well-Being“ (certificate)
   • 2024     Participant in the global initiative „Yoga for Self and Society“ ahead of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) organized by the
   •              Ministry of Yoga and Ayurveda (AYUSH), Government of India (certificate)
   • 2024     Participant of the global educational initiative „Living Right with Yoga“ ahead of the celebration of the International Day of Yoga
   •              (IDY) organized by the platform „Yoga for Unity and Well-Being“ (certificate)
   • 2023     Participant in the panel discussion „Courage is contagious“ on the occasion of the presentation of the book „Mary Daly: Courage
   •              to Wake up and Go“ within the project „Courage is contagious: Strengthening feminist awareness and activism in Novi Sad and
   •              Serbia“ of the Youth Center CK13, VeZa, Belgrade
   • 2022     Participant at the panel discussion organized by the Association VivaBiH: “Is veganism the most humane way of living?“,
   •              VivaBiH Fest, Hotel Holiday, Sarajevo
   • 2022     Participant at the panel discussion “Can veganism quell pressing environmental problems?“organized by the
   •              Association VivaBiH, VivaBiH Fest, Hotel Hills, Sarajevo
2. • 2022     Participant at the international round table “We Are All Neighbors“ organized by Club of book lovers „Majdan“, Ceremonial Hall of
   •              the City Municipality of Kostolac, (certificate)
   • 2022     Translator of The Declaration of Animal Rights – a project of international animal rights and planet conservation group
   •              Our Planet. Theirs Too.
3. 2022     Co-organizer of The National Animal Rights Day (NARD) on behalf of the organization Our Planet. Theirs Too.
4. 2022     Participant in the global initiative “75 Crore Surya Namaskar” organized by Indian Ministry of Yoga and Ayurveda (AYUSH),
5.              National Yogasana Sport Federation and Patanjali Ltd. (certificate)
6. 2021     Guest at panel discussion by the Association of Journalists “Eco News”: “What air we breathe”“, Cultural Stations “Liman”
7. 2020     Guest at panel discussions by the Association of Journalists “Eco News”: “Climate Change: Facing Reality“ and
8.              “Novi Sad – Green City”, Cultural Stations „Svilara“ and „Egység“, Novi Sad
9. 2019     Event organizer with media promotion of the project “Improvement of Drought and Excess Water Monitoring for
10.              Supporting Water Management and Mitigation of Risks Related to Extreme Weather Conditions (Water at Risk)”:
11.              Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme and PWMC “Vode Vojvodine”
12. 2019     Animal justice activist at worldwide network of groups for the rights of farm animals (Animal Save Movement)
13. 2018     Guest at panel discussions by the Association of Journalists “Eco News”: “Does Waste Management Affect Climate
14.              Change?” and “Environmental Financing – Reality and Perspectives”, Media Center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad (certificates)
15. 2018     Communication and Outreach Specialist at at Anonymous for the Voiceless
16. 2017     Co-author of the international project “Culture and Art with Indira Gandhi” realized in cooperation with the Nomadik Foundation
17.              and Indian national magazine “Chanakya Varta”
18. 2016     PR for animal rights organizations and initiatives: Public relations and communication with the media
    2016     Adviser on animal rights for the Association Refugium
    
19. 2015     Organizer of the annual awards ceremony for humanitarian work and animal welfare of the Society for the Protection of Animals
20.              and Nature Djurdjevo
21. 2014     Organizer of the annual event “Day of Healthy Food and Animal Protection“ for primary school students
22. 2013     Selector and co-founder of the film festival on animal rights “Living Meat”, Youth Centre of Belgrade
23. 2012     Editor and co-founder of the film festival on animal rights “Living Meat”, Cultural Centre of Novi Sad
24. 2010     Participant in the shot movie about animal rights “Pork from Prison”
    1.    Fourth Festival of short film, Radio Cafe, Novi Sad
25. 2009     Guest speaker on animal rights and animal protection of various manifestations
26. 2008     Organizer and participant of activist meetings
27. 2008     Associate of the Group for Monitoring, Animal Protection and Nature Conservation of the Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre
28. 2008     Founder of the NGO for the promotion of animal rights “Animal Friends in Serbia”:
    1.    Leading the organization, team work, PR work, implementation of projects and organization of events
29. 2007     Volunteer of the animal protection and rights organization Animal Friends Croatia
    
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Membership in Associations

1. 2023     Dharma Voices for Animals (DVA) – Animal rights advocacy organization
2. 2022     Literary Workshop “Kordun” – Organization for publishing and promoting works of Balkan art and culture
3. 2022     International Yoga Alliance (IYA) – Indian charity based yoga teacher certification body
4. 2018     The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) – Alumni
5. 2018     Yoga Serbia – Association of Independent Societies and Instructors
6. 2017     Research Foundation International – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
7. 2017     Namaste India – Indian Fan Club
8. 2017     Yoga Alliance (YA) – American international professional association of yoga teachers
9. 2017     Sports Association Fit Land
10. 2014     International Forum of Teachers (IFT) of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics
11. 2014     Association for the Environmental Protection Refugium
12. 2014     Bioethics Society of Serbia
13. 2013     Club of Teachers
14. 2013     Faculty of Philosophy Novi Sad – Alumni
15. 2006     Novi Sad School of Journalism – Alumni
16. 2005     Independent Journalists’ Association of Vojvodina
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Grants and Scholarships

1. 2023     Stipend from Yoga Alliance Foundation of USA (YAF) with Ivy Child International and Synergy Yoga for the Teaching for
2.              Equity program (TFE)
3. 2018     Government of India Scholarship for Special Training Programme for Yoga Trainers at S-VYASA University under the Indian
   1.    Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)
4. 2017     Grant from the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia for the international project “Culture and Art with
   1.    Indira Gandhi” implemented in New Delhi (India)
5. 2011     Scholarship from the Swiss department of the Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdjevo for the training and
   1.              further education of teachers within the project “Animal Protection in Class” held at Karl-Franzens University (Austria)
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Certificates of Appreciation and Recognition

1. 2023     Certificate of Appreciation for participation in 2^nd VivaBiH Fest, Association VivaBiH, Sarajevo
2. 2021     Certificate of Appreciation for participation in the programme of 7^th International Day of Yoga, Indian Ministry of Yoga and
   1.               Ayurveda (AYUSH)
3. 2019     Certificate of Appreciation for participation in 5^th BeGeVege Festival, Freedom for Animals, Belgrade
4. 2018     Certificate of Appreciation for participation in 4^th BeGeVege Festival, Freedom for Animals, Belgrade
5. 2018     Certificate of Appreciation for participation in 2^nd Animal Protection Congress in Serbia, Animal Rescue Serbia, Belgrade
6. 2017     Certificate of Appreciation for participation in 1^st Animal Protection Congress in Serbia, Animal Rescue Serbia, Belgrade
7. 2014     Certificate of Appreciation for successful cooperation and implementation classes “Nature Keepers”, Veljko Vlahovic School,
   1.    Novi Sad
8. 2006     Praise Certificate for Outstanding Reader, Novi Sad School of Journalism
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Additional information

1. 2024     Upgraded designation: Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500)
2. 2022     Designations: Registered Yoga Teacher – RYT 500 and Registered Yoga International Teacher – RYIT 500
   1.    (ID: 202205676)

1. 2019     Designations: Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200) and Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
2. 2018     Profi license – Working permission by Alliance for Recreation and Fitness Serbia (ID: 000236/3)
3. 2017     Registered Yoga Teacher – RYT 200 (ID: 217301)
4. 2009     Driving licence (category B)
5. 2008     Project design and project management experience
6. 2004     Work with children and young people; Cooperation with minority rights organizations
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Interests and Hobbies

• • Creative and critical writings (essays, reviews, poetry)
• • Proofreading of books and articles (published editions)
• • Photography (finished course of news photography at the Novi Sad School of Journalism)
• • Fine art (painting, drawing, making decorative and useful objects)
• • Actively investing in physical and mental development (two decades of studying and practicing yoga)
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Personal characteristics

1. Precise, Perseverance, Independent, Creative, Initiative, Communicative 
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Independent Lectures

1. 2023     Veganism Throughout History, guest speaker
2.             6^th BeGeVege Festival, Freedom for Animals and Veggie Society, 14^th October, Dorcol Platz, Belgrade
3. 2023     Effects of Meditation on Stress Management, Psychophysical Well-Being and Quality of Life
               The First international conference “CASB: Health Tourism and Hospitality”, Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade, 24-25
4.             February, Hotel M, Belgrade
   
5. 2022     The Natural Legal Principles of Animal Protection
6.             National Animal Rights Day, Our Planet. Theirs Too. 5^th June, Zmaj Jovina Street, Novi Sad
7. 2021     Health Preservation and Disease Prevention Through Yogic Meditation, guest speaker (certificate)
8.             X Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “Nutrition of the Future“, Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 9-10
9.             October, SPENS, Novi Sad
10. 2019     Nonviolent animal rights activism, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
11.             5^th BeGeVege Festival, Freedom for Animals, 12^th October, Dorcol Platz, Belgrade

1. 2019     Solidarity Vegan Dinner, guest speaker
2.             Anonymous for the Voiceless, 22^nd May, Youth Centre CK13, Novi Sad

1. 2018     Speciesism in Language, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
2.             4^th BeGeVege Festival, Freedom for Animals, 17^th November, Dorcol Platz, Belgrade

1. 2018     Milk – A Symbol of Class and Gender Discrimination, guest speaker (certificate)
2. VIII Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “Nutrition of the Future“, Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 20-21 October, SPENS, Novi Sad
3. 2018      The Position of Female in the Society, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
4.             2^nd Animal Protection Congress in Serbia ”To Match the Cubes”, Animal Rescue Serbia, 7^th October, Hotel Radisson Blu,
5.             Belgrade
6. 2017      International Human Rights Day, guest speaker
7.             Research Foundation, 10^th December, The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
8. 2017     The Position of Women in the Society, guest speaker
9.             Research Foundation, 3^rd December, The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
10. 2017      Animal rights contribution to non-violence, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
11.             3^rd BeGeVege Festival, guest speaker, Freedom for Animals, 22^nd October, SC Usce, Belgrade
12. 2017     Animal rights as a moral requirement, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
13. 1^st Animal Protection Congress in Serbia ”To Match the Cubes”, Animal Rescue Serbia, 16^th September, Hotel Radisson Blu, Belgrade   
14. 2016     Catharsis, blue colored, guest speaker
15.             The opening of the exhibition of paintings by Jasna Djukic, Club of Culture "Crna ovca", 12^th November, Novi Sad
16. 2016     Animal rights contribution to non-violence, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
17.             3^rd BeGeVege Festival, guest speaker, Freedom for Animals, 22^nd October, SC Usce, Belgrade

1. 2014     Do Animals Have Rights?, host and lecturer
2.             World Animal Day, 4^th October, Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Novi Sad

1. 2014     Ahimsa – the ethical principle of non-violence as a path to personal and collective progress, guest speaker (certificate)
2. IV Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “Nutrition of the Future“, Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 4-5 October, SPENS, Novi Sad
3. 2013     Activism for Animal Rights, guest speaker
4.             Film festival “Living Meat”, 4^th Oktober, Youth Centre of Belgrade
5. 2013     Activism as a Way to Overcome the Anthropocentric Tradition, guest speaker
6.             Third Birthay of Open Kitchen, 4^th September, Youth Centre CK13, Novi Sad
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Conducted Meetings

1. 2024     Above Expectations, host and educator
               Self-development course of the Association Mental Gymnastics (UMG), 9^th March, Sports Association Fit Land
   
2. 2017     The Forgotten Girl of India, moderator and presenter
3.             The exhibition and book promotion by Maja Familic, 7^th December, Embassy of Serbia in New Delhi

1. 2016     The Third Meeting of the Associations for Protection of Animals, host and moderator
2.             Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, 7^th October, Novi Sad

1. 2014     Domestic Animals and Humans, host and educator
2.             Day of Healthy Food and Animal Protection, 13^th September, Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdevo,
3.             Djurdjevo – Animal sanctuary “Monica’s Farm”

1. 2014     Living Danube Caravan, host and presenter
2.             World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Association Refugium and NIDSB Josif Pancic, 1^th July, Novi Sad – Strand

1. 2012     Five to 12 for Animals, host and presenter
2.             World Animal Week, 4^th October, Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Novi Sad

1. 2012     Veg(etari)anism and Animal Rights, presenter and educator of Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre
2.             Day of Healthy Food and Animal Protection, 15^th September, Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdevo,
3.             Djurdjevo – Animal sanctuary “Monica’s Farm”
4. 2012     Animal Rights and the Education, host and presenter
5.             Film festival “Living Meat”, 17-20 May, Cultural Centre of Novi Sad, Novi Sad

1. 2011     We are also Citizens of Novi Sad – protection of animal rights, presenter and educator
2.             World Animal Day, 4^th October, Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Novi Sad
3. 2011     Animal Protection and Adoption, presenter and educator of Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre
4.             Day of Healthy Food and Animal Protection, 3^th September, Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdevo,
5.             Djurdjevo – Animal sanctuary “Monica’s Farm”
6. 2011     The Second Meeting of the Associations for Protection of Animals, host and moderator
7.             Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, 30^th March, Novi Sad
8. 2011     The First Meeting of the Associations for Protection of Animals, host and moderator
9.             Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, 24^th February, Novi Sad   
10. 2010     7. Festival of Joy, presenter and juror
11.             Animal Friends in Serbia, 13^th June, Belgrade – Sports Centre Olimp
12. 2010     Green Novi Sad Night, presenter and educator
13.             Student Association of Novi Sad, 11^th March, Novi Sad
14. 2009     Planet Vegetarian, presenter and educator
15.             Animal Friends, 29^th October, Novi Sad
16. 2008     Veg(etari)anism, host and educator of Animal Friends
17.             Day of Healthy Food and Animal Protection, 13^th September, Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdevo,
18.             Djurdjevo – Animal sanctuary “Monica’s Farm”
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Public Presentations

1. 1. 2024     International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
                  Performance of the the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 22^nd June, Kalemegdan Fortress
      
   2. 2024      Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
                  Anonymous for the Voiceless, 2^nd March, 14^th April, 4^th May, Novi Sad
      
   3. 2023      International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
                  Performance of the the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 17^th June, Kalemegdan Fortress
      
   4. 2023      National Animal Rights Day, presenter and educator
                  Our Planet. Theirs Too. 4^th June, Novi Sad
      
   5. 2023      Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
                  Anonymous for the Voiceless, 19^th February, 18^th February, 8^th May, 2^nd July, 12^th August, 21^st October, Novi Sad
      2023      Vigil, presenter
                  Animal Save Movement, 17^th February, 7^th July, 1^1th October, Novi Sad
   6. 2022     March for Animals, presenter and educator
   7.             Veggie Society, 1^st October, Belgrade
      1. 2022      International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
      2.               Performance of the the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 18^th June, Kalemegdan Fortress
2. 2022     National Animal Rights Day, presenter and educator
3.             Our Planet. Theirs Too. 5^th June, Novi Sad
4. 2022     Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
5.             Anonymous for the Voiceless, 15^th January, 19^th March, 24^th April, 23^rd July, 3^rd September, 16^th October,
6.             14^thNovember, 18^th December, Novi Sad – Belgrade
7. 2022     Vigil, presenter
8.             Animal Save Movement, 4^th January, 15^th March, 29^th March, 8^th April, 26^th April, 12^th May, 26^th July,
9.             6^th September, 23^rd December, Novi Sad
10. 2021     International Cube Day, presenter and educator
11.             Anonymous for the Voiceless, 6^th November, Novi Sad
12. 2021     International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
13.             Performance of the Hipokrat Yoga Studio organized by Embassy of India, 20^th June, Petrovaradin Fortress
14. 2021     International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
15.             Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 19^th June, Kalemegdan Fortress
16. 2021     Vigil, presenter
17.             Animal Save Movement, 30^th March, 5^th May, 24^th June, 6^th July, 27^th July, Novi Sad
18. 2021     Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
19.             Anonymous for the Voiceless, 13^th March, 17^th April, 15^th May, 5^th June, 11^th July, 24^th July, 4^th September, Novi Sad – Subotica
20. 2020     International Cube Day, presenter and educator
21.             Anonymous for the Voiceless, 7^th November, Novi Sad
22. 2020     International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
23.             Performance of the Hipokrat Yoga Studio organized by Embassy of India, 28^th June, Petrovaradin Fortress
24. 2020     International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
25.             Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 16^th June, Belgrade City Hall
26. 2020     Vigil, presenter
27.             Animal Save Movement, 3^rd March, 19^th June, 18^th July, 13^th August, Novi Sad
28. 2020     Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
29.             Anonymous for the Voiceless, 11^th January, 15^th March, 30^th May, 5^th July, 1^st August, 22^nd August, 13^th September, Novi Sad
30. 2019     International Cube Day, presenter and educator
31.             Anonymous for the Voiceless, 2^nd November, Novi Sad
32. 2019     International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
33.             Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 16^th June, National Assembly in Belgrade
34. 2019     Vigil, presenter
35.             Animal Save Movement, 10^th May, 18^th June, Novi Sad
36. 2019     Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
37.             Anonymous for the Voiceless, 23^th February, 23^th March, 20^th April, 9^th June, 29^th June, 30^th June, 6^th July, 27^th July,
38.             3^rd August, 9^th September, 5^th October, Novi Sad – Zrenjanin – Subotica
39. 2018     International Cube Day, presenter and educator
40.             Anonymous for the Voiceless, 3rd November, Novi Sad
41. 2018     International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
42.             Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 16^th June, Usce Belgrade
43. 2018     Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
44.             Anonymous for the Voiceless, 24^th March, 15^th July and 29^th December, Novi Sad

• 2017     Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter (certificate)
•             Performance of the European Yoga Federation and Yoga Federation of Serbia, 8^th July, SPENS, Novi Sad

1. 2017     Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter (certificate)
2.             Performance of the European Yoga Federation and Yoga Federation of Serbia, 1^th July, Tasmajdan Park, Belgrade
3. 2017     International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
4.             Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 17^th June, Kalemegdan Fortress
5. 2016     Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter (certificate)
6.             Performance of the European Yoga Federation and Yoga Federation of Serbia, 16^th July, Petrovaradin Fortress
7. 2016     International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
8.             Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 19^th June, The National Assembly
9. 2015     International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
10.             Performance of the Hipokrat Yoga Studio organized by Embassy of India, 21^th June, Petrovaradin Fortress
11. 2015     Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter (certificate)
12.             Performance of the European Yoga Federation and Yoga Federation of Serbia, 4^th July, Freedom Square Novi Sad
13. 2014     Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter
14.             Performance of the European Yoga Federation and Yoga Federation of Serbia, 29^th June, Freedom Square Novi Sad
15. 2014     Protest against circuses with animals Corona, presenter
16.             Serbian activists for animal rights, 5^th and 25^th June, Novi Sad
17. 2013     Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter
18.             “Sun Salutation” yoga series of the Yoga Federation of Serbia, 19^th May, Freedom Square Novi Sad
19. 2010     The Hidden Victims of the Laboratory, presenter and educator
20.             Animal Friends in Serbia, 15^th May, Novi Sad
21. 2010     For Novi Sad without Circuses with Animals, presenter and educator
22.             Animal Friends in Serbia, 28^th April, Novi Sad
23. 2010     Meatout Day, presenter and educator
24.             Animal Friends in Serbia, 20^th March, Novi Sad
25. 2010     Did Your Hamburger Have a Face?, presenter and educator
26.             Animal Friends in Serbia, 6^th March, Novi Sad
27. 2010     Large annual protest against fur, presenter
28.             Animal Friends in Croatia, 20^th February, Zagreb
29. 2010     Fur Stinks, presenter and educator
30.             Animal Friends in Serbia, 16^th January, Novi Sad
31. 2008     Blind for Profit, presenter
32.             Animal Friends, 26^th August, Novi Sad
33. 2008     Animal Protection, presenter
34.             Animal Friends, 4^th October, Animal Friends and Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Novi Sad
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Publications (selection)

Books:

1. 2024     The Breath of Empathy: A Philosophy of Animal Rights. Novi Sad: Self-published. Author, Forthcoming (The field of bioethics)
2. 2021     Wellness Programs 2021. Authorized script for students. Belgrade: Medical College of Applied Sciences.
3.             Co-author with M. Trajkov, Lj. Simpraga, D. Kljajic, N. Andonov, I. Acimovic (The field of physiotherapy)
4. 2020     The Gift of Ethos: Essays on animal rights. Novi Sad: “Novosadski kulturno – obrazovni krug”. Author (The field of philosophy)
5. 2014     The Idea of the Death of God in the Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. Novi Sad: Self-published. Author (The field of philosophy)
6. 2013     Tales: Marko Kovacevic. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Redactor (The field of literature)
7. 2010     Fining a Quartz: Friends & Zeljko Medic – Zac. Belgrade: Liber. Co-author (The field of poems)
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Proceedings:

Journal Articles:

1. 2023    The Archetypal Basis of The Game: The subject as imitator and self-creator. West Chester: Digital edition. Magazine of the
2.             Literary workshop „Kordun“ (Author article on philosophy)
3. 2021     Is Sensitivity a Measure of Moral Consideration? Belgrade: Digital edition. Veggie Society’s Bulletin Number 12
4.             (Author article on bioethics) 
5. 2020     The Attitude Towards Animals as a Marker of the Progress of Modern Society. Belgrade: Digital edition. Veggie Society’s
6.             Bulletin Number 9 (Author article on bioethics) 
7. 2018     The Moral Status of Non-Human Animals in Hellenic philosophy. Velika Mlaka: Digital edition. Magazine „Animal Liberation“
8.             (A scientific article on bioethics)
9. 2017     Top 10 Yoga Exercises for Bigginbers. Novi Sad: Colour Press Group. BIO Green Medicine, number 2
10.             (Author article on yoga)
11. 2017     Yoga Can Keep You From Joint Pain. Novi Sad: Colour Press Group. BIO Green Medicine, number 1
12.             (Author article on yoga)
13. 2017     Yoga Leads to a Higher Level of Energy. Novi Sad: Colour Press Group. Alternativne Medicine, number 1
14.             (Author article on yoga)
15. 2017     Bring Yantras into the House, Change Your Life. Belgrade: Ringier Axel Springer. Magazine “Blic zena”, number 638
16.             (Author article on Indology)
17. 2015     Ahimsa – on a path to personal and collective progress. Belgrade: Macrobiotic prom. Magazine “Ziveti zdravije”, number 69
18.             (Author article on bioethics)
19. 2012     Vegetarianism and the Survival of the Planet. Novi Sad: Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre. Leaflets printed on the occation World
                Animal Day (Author article about animal rights and environmental protection)
20. 2012     Veg(etari)anism. Novi Sad: Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre. Leaflets printed on the occation World Animal Day (Author article
21.             about animal rights and environmental protection)
22. 2011     Everyone Needs to Find Their Expression, Their Style. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, specijal edition number 4
                (An interview with the founder of Balkan jazz Dusko Gojkovic)
23. 2011     An Actor as the Main Creator. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, specijal edition number 1
                (An interview with Michel Mathieu about experimental theatre)
24. 2011     Symbols of Modern Urban Life. Novi Sad: IU “Misao”. Magazine “Nova misao”, number 14
25.             (Presenting the work of Dusan Todorovic)
26. 2010     A Vegan Diet is Ideal. Belgrade: Digital edition. Magazine “Vegazin”
27.             (An interview with Dr Dragan Ivanov about vegetarianism and healthy lifestyles)
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Reviews and Views:

1. 2013     Openness and Receptivity to New Trends in Culture. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 19/20
2.             (A review of the work of Cultural Centre of Novi Sad)
3. 2013     The Capital Works of the Micro Publisher. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 19/20
4.             (A review of the work of publisher “Kisa” regarding tenth anniversary)
5. 2012     Modern Trends of the National Heroine. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 18
6.             (A review of the exhibition of paintings by Katarina Jovanovic)
7. 2012     Almighty Dialectic of Return to the Nature. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 13/14/15
8.             (A review of the exhibition of sculptures by Diana Schwarzenberg)
9. 2012     “Realism” as a Representation of the Essence of Things. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 13/14/15
10.             (A review of the exhibition of work by Constantin Brancusi)
11. 2012     Visual Messages to Archive Changes in Consciousness. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 12
12.             (A review of the exhibition of representative works by Dusan Todorovic)
13. 2012     Systematic efforts to Be, Become and Remain Free. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 11
14.             (A review of the book “Philosophical fragments” by Ivan Milenkovic)
15. 2012     Poetic and Visual Essence as the Basis for the Film. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 8
16.             (A review of the exhibition of photography by Milco Mancevski)
17. 2011     Dali‘s Divine Worlds. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 4
18.             (Reviews the exhibition of graphics by Salvador Dali)
19. 2011     Examination of the Position of Man in the Modern World. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, specijal
20.             edition number 1 (A review of the theatre show 38. INFANT)
21. 2011     The Emblems of Repressed Emotios That Cannot be Avoided. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 7
22.             (A review of the exhibition of graphics by Jasna Gulan)
23. 2010     The Livewire Guide to Going, Being and Staying Veggie! Belgrade: Digital edition. Magazine “Vegazin”
24.             (A review of the book by Juliet Gellatley)
25. 2010     Skinny Bitch. Belgrade: Digital edition. Magazine “Vegazin”
26.             (A review of the book by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin)
27. 2010     Animal Brothers: Reflections on an ethical way of life. Belgrade: Digital edition. Magazine “Vegazin”
28.             (A review of the book by Edgar Kupfer-Koberwitz).
29. 2010     Environmental Ethics: An Introduction to Environmental Philosophy. Belgrade: Digital edition. Magazine “Vegazin”
30.             (A review of the book by Joseph R. Des Jardins)
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Maja Vučković