10.09.2026
From "Crime and Punishment" to "The Closing Word"
Top 5 books of Milica Popović, Assistant at the Department of International Law of the Law Institute of RUDN University, graduate of the Master's and Postgraduate programs of RUDN University, which encourage deep self-reflection, personal growth, and professional inspiration
1. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky — "Crime and Punishment"
I admire the work of Fyodor Mikhailovich. In this work, as in others, the writer delves deeply into the human psyche, carefully acquainting readers with the good and evil inherent in every person. The work encourages people to reevaluate themselves and their actions

2. Jovan Dučić — "The Blessings of King Radovan"
"The Blessings of King Radovan" is a book of philosophical essays by the Serbian poet, writer, and diplomat Jovan Dučić. The book is divided into chapters devoted to the most important life questions: about happiness, about love and women, about friendship, about youth and old age. The book is a treasure trove of wisdom and life principles, encouraging the reader to engage in deep introspection and personal growth

3. Gichin Funakoshi — "Karate-Do: My Way of Life"
The autobiography of Gichin Funakoshi explores the history, spiritual foundations, and development of karate. What impressed me most was that the author emphasizes the idea that karate is not just a martial art for victory, but also a way of life, a means of spiritual and moral development. This is exactly how I perceive karate — as an important part of my life. The book will be of interest not only to followers of karate-do, but also to anyone interested in the history, culture, and mentality of Japan

4. Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy — "Anna Karenina"
As a lover of classics, "Anna Karenina" is a work to which one wants to return and which is perceived differently at different ages. This work teaches us that we should not rush to conclusions and that every story has another side — for me as a person and as a lawyer, this is an important reminder

5. Toma Fila — "The Closing Word"
"The Closing Word" is the autobiography of the Serbian lawyer Toma Fila. The author describes his participation in trials involving historical and public figures. He was a defense attorney in the most serious criminal cases and represented the interests of clients before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, about which he writes in this book. As an international lawyer, I am inspired by his experience and professional approach to every case

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