What are the distinctive features of the culture of ancient Greece, what can serve as a model in it today?

Speaking about the features of ancient Greek culture, the first thing that attracts attention is its polis character, because the ancient Greeks did not have a single state. Each of the Greek city-states played the role of a political, economic and cultural center. However, the development of democratic institutions was seriously hampered by the class system of relations, which, in principle, was very typical for ancient societies. As a result, the Greeks had a complex, sometimes seemingly contradictory, combination of democratic and monarchical institutions.

The ideal for the Greeks was a harmoniously developed person, healthy both in body and soul. This can serve as an example in our time. The upbringing combined the teaching of science and philosophy, with good physical fitness. This is most clearly seen in the example of the greatest ancient Greek mathematician, Pythagoras. Maybe not everyone knows, but he was also a fist fighting champion.

Science in Ancient Greece stood out as a special sphere of culture and activity. It has actually been separated from mythology and religion. In principle, we still have this, at least in Western, European civilization.

Unlike Eastern culture, Greek culture is much more focused on the individual, as well as competition and competition. These features are less pronounced in our Russian culture, but in the western one they are quite clearly visible.