Vitebsk celebrated the 225th anniversary of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin

This year marks the 225th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, the "sun of Russian poetry." Members of the Union of Writers of Belarus, teachers and students of Vitebsk Gymnasium No. 3 named after the great classic, and other art lovers honored the memory of the genius of literature at his monument on Zamkovaya Square. Guests of the event discussed history and literature, recalled the life path of the great poet, and inspiredly recited his poems.

Lyudmila Lunyova, Assistant to the Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Vitebsk, presented letters of appreciation to the gymnasium teachers, members of the jury of the annual open competition for young poets "My friend, let us dedicate the beautiful impulses of our souls to the Fatherland," held at Gymnasium No. 3 named after A. Pushkin.

Tamara Krasnova-Gusachenko, permanent jury chairperson of the competition, poet, prose writer and publicist; Elena Matveeva, director of Gymnasium No. 3; Lyudmila Somova, former director of the gymnasium; Valentina Vishnevskaya, choreography teacher; Tatyana Techuesheva, teacher of Belarusian language and literature; Nikolai Namesnikov, honorary member of the jury and the Union of Writers of Belarus – all these people, according to Lyudmila Lunyova, have made a huge contribution to preserving the legacy of the famous poet, playwright, and prose writer.

– It is Alexander Pushkin who is considered the founder of the modern Russian language. He also turned literary creation into a profession and became the first truly national poet, – noted the Assistant to the Honorary Consul. – It is gratifying that to this day his example inspires descendants to hone their writing skills.

In the midst of the event, a persistent summer rain began, but it did not deter the lovers of literature. Inspiring speeches by contemporary writers, immortal rhymes of the great poet, and the young winners of the Pushkin literary competition continued to be heard at the monument. The audience also enthusiastically applauded the choreographic performances by the gymnasium students.

The poetic Vitebsk region, represented by poets Inna Solomakha, Lidia Piskun, Vasily Koltunov, and Lidia Shishko, expressed sincere hope that year after year the ranks of the Union of Writers of Belarus will be replenished with new talents who have something to say to the world. And Tatyana Kharitonova, on this solemn day, presented her new novel-dilogy "Knyazhna" to the literary community.

– For more than two centuries, Pushkin has remained a moral, intellectual, and spiritual benchmark for native Russian speakers, – summarized Tamara Krasnova-Gusachenko. – Love for literature and his undeniable genius unites and inspires creative people. And this is undoubtedly a cause for pride!

"VITEBSK VESTI"