Polina Rud

TO BUILD

A FUTURE

OF COOPERATION

WE NEED TO RESTORE

OF COMPASSION

THE MUSCLE

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POLINA RUD

MY MISSION IS

to help people move beyond a victim mentality and recognize that, despite appearances, the universe operates with a deeper justice. By understanding the archetypal structures of the psyche, we gain clarity on how our internal patterns shape our experiences, the obstacles we create, and the paths available for transformation.

Through my projects—whether in my self-exploration book, socially engaged art, NGO work with life defenders, or the translation of transformative literature—I provide tools for people to decode their psyche, understand their unconscious strategies, and recognize the fears and insecurities that shape both their own and others' actions. When we truly know ourselves, we develop compassion—not as a sentiment, but as a vital skill for social health.

In a world in crisis, strengthening our capacity for empathy is essential for collective harmony. The ability to understand another’s struggles builds supportive communities and allows us to move from isolation to cooperation. As Joachim Bauer said, “Empathy is not just a feeling; it is the foundation of our social existence.” Recognizing this is key to creating a more interconnected and resilient world.

MY PROJECTS

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WHAT I DO

NGO THE WORLD HURTS

I co-founded this NGO to provide psychosocial support for life defenders, standing with those on the frontlines of transformation—individuals who speak out for eco-social change, even when silence feels safer. Our mission is to offer therapeutic assistance to agents of change, activists, social leaders, and human rights defenders, helping them sustain their strength, clarity, and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.

SNAKES AND ARROWS

This book is an oracle—a tool for self-exploration and psychological insight, inspired by the ancient game of Snakes and Ladders (Gyān Caupaṛ). It helps readers navigate their psyche without dependency on external guidance, uncovering hidden patterns that shape choices and destinies. Published by Inner Traditions, releasing December 2025.

IT IS NOT THE END

It is not the end is a YouTube series of intimate interviews with people who didn’t just survive their pain — they turned it into vision, into projects, into a form of care for the world. In each episode, I speak with artists, activists, thinkers, and quiet revolutionaries who’ve faced profound personal or collective rupture — and responded with creation. Stories where grief becomes method, exile becomes insight, and action becomes a form of hope. It’s a space for listening, for being inspired not by perfection but by sincerity, courage, and presence. Because maybe the end of the world — as we knew it — is the beginning of something more human.

NGO THE WORLD HURTS

I co-founded this NGO to provide psychosocial support for life defenders, standing with those on the frontlines of transformation—individuals who speak out for eco-social change, even when silence feels safer. Our mission is to offer therapeutic assistance to agents of change, activists, social leaders, and human rights defenders, helping them sustain their strength, clarity, and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.

SNAKES AND ARROWS

This book is an oracle—a tool for self-exploration and psychological insight, inspired by the ancient game of Snakes and Ladders (Gyān Caupaṛ). It helps readers navigate their psyche without dependency on external guidance, uncovering hidden patterns that shape choices and destinies. Published by Inner Traditions, releasing December 2025.

IT IS NOT THE END

It is not the end is a YouTube series of intimate interviews with people who didn’t just survive their pain — they turned it into vision, into projects, into a form of care for the world. In each episode, I speak with artists, activists, thinkers, and quiet revolutionaries who’ve faced profound personal or collective rupture — and responded with creation. Stories where grief becomes method, exile becomes insight, and action becomes a form of hope. It’s a space for listening, for being inspired not by perfection but by sincerity, courage, and presence. Because maybe the end of the world — as we knew it — is the beginning of something more human.

NGO THE WORLD HURTS

I co-founded this NGO to provide psychosocial support for life defenders, standing with those on the frontlines of transformation—individuals who speak out for eco-social change, even when silence feels safer. Our mission is to offer therapeutic assistance to agents of change, activists, social leaders, and human rights defenders, helping them sustain their strength, clarity, and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges.

SNAKES AND ARROWS

This book is an oracle—a tool for self-exploration and psychological insight, inspired by the ancient game of Snakes and Ladders (Gyān Caupaṛ). It helps readers navigate their psyche without dependency on external guidance, uncovering hidden patterns that shape choices and destinies. Published by Inner Traditions, releasing December 2025.

IT IS NOT THE END

It is not the end is a YouTube series of intimate interviews with people who didn’t just survive their pain — they turned it into vision, into projects, into a form of care for the world. In each episode, I speak with artists, activists, thinkers, and quiet revolutionaries who’ve faced profound personal or collective rupture — and responded with creation. Stories where grief becomes method, exile becomes insight, and action becomes a form of hope. It’s a space for listening, for being inspired not by perfection but by sincerity, courage, and presence. Because maybe the end of the world — as we knew it — is the beginning of something more human.

SERVICES

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HOW I WORK

GROUP SESSIONS

Join group archetypal masterclasses where we explore a chosen theme through collective therapeutical sessions.

Discover your personalized archetypal chart to uncover solutions for finance, relationships, destiny, business, self-esteem, and more

archetypal therapy

Experience the ancient Hindu Cosmic Game of Snakes and Arrows, where each dice roll reveals insight into your life’s deepest questions.

hindu ORACLE CEREMONY

EDUCATION

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WHAT I STUDIED

Nordic Mythology and Runes - Aleksandra Tsejan (Russia)
Vedic Astrology - Kali Shankar (Russia)
Course on Theosophy and Living Ethics - Alexey Alferov (Russia)
Universal Therapy (based on systemic constellations and quantum psychology) - Leonid Talpis (Russia)
Transcendental Medicine - Inti Miski (Mexico, Argentina)
Extensive Course on Ayurveda - Dr. María de Ezcurra (Argentina)
Traditional Andean Medicine - Abuela Mamacuna (Peru-Argentina)
Siberian Shamanism, Darkhan - Damdinov Sergey Garmazhapovich (Buryatia-Mongolia)
Music Therapy and Tibetan Bowls - Carlos Colado (Mexico)
Guide to Power Walks in the Mountains - Elfego Magneto (Mexico)

THERAPEUTIC FORMATION

Competencies for Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health and Suicide Risk - UNAM (Mexico)
PhD in Art History - Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia)/ UNAM (Mexico)
Master in International Relations – Lomonosov Moscow State University (Russia)

ACADEMIC FORMATION

MY WAY

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STUMBLES

When I was 17, I faced death for the first time. On the day of my high school graduation, my first boyfriend—my first love—was tragically struck by a car. Reading about the rituals and beliefs surrounding death in various cultures was one thing, but seeing the lifeless body of someone I loved was something else entirely. I was completely disoriented, as if a heavy weight had crushed me, leaving my vision and hearing impaired. I cried endlessly, unable to eat or drink, and struggled with the relentless assault of suicidal thoughts, intensified by the looming windows of my 23rd-floor apartment. I felt like there was only one way out.

But near those windows stood a large bookshelf. In a moment of overwhelming emptiness and intrusive, melancholic memories, my eyes landed on a bookmarked chapter called “History of Buddhism” in the Encyclopedia of World Religions. As I immersed myself in the pages, I discovered ideas about the reincarnation of souls, the concept of the bardo, and the thread that connects the soul to the body—offering me a strange comfort and a quiet sense of relief. Still, death is an experienced and profound teacher. It had another lesson waiting for me...