Residents of Viciebsk laid flowers to the monument Karatkevich. 86-th anniversary of the writer's birth – the date, of course, is not a jubilee, but they are not less significant, as the identity of the creator. The event was almost spontaneous. Some very successful monument sculptor Ivan Kozak gathered only a little more than 20 people who have not forgotten the birthday of the famous countryman.
For denationalized population of Viciebsk, as well as urban management, personality outstanding Belarusian writer probably does not represent any cultural or iconic value. In any case, up to twelve hours of the day or a single flower or a wreath none of them bring to the monument did not care. In addition, if not for the efforts and the will of the local activist Tatsyana Sevyarynets, which drew attention of the public and municipal authorities on the state of emergency stairs at the monument to Vladimir Karatkevich, the opponent indifference of the population to its literary heritage would add construction and disorder.
The first floor was taken by the honorary chairman of the Viciebsk regional organization of the TBM Joseph Naumchik, who was personally acquainted with Vladimir Semenovich. He recalled that it was the play "The Bells of Viciebsk" Karatkevich opened in 1974, the celebration dedicated to the regional center of the Millennium. Noted Joseph Adamovich and the time that the acquaintance with the famous Belarusian writer contributed to the formation of his personal national identity. And his speech, he ended up being called on to implement the idea of national and state independence, to develop the Belarusian culture and language, and to remember that the first time in recent history voiced their Karatkevich.
Tatsyana Sevyarynets has written several conclusions drawn from the life of Vladimir Korotkevich, and read it. Remember this: "Who does not remember the past, those who forget the past – is condemned to repeat it. Many times."
Christopher Zhelyapau, who came to the monument to the national Belarusian flag, told the audience about how he arrived in Viciebsk in 1973 of another republic, during this time has become not only a resident of Viciebsk, but also present a Belarusian. After the Belarusian literature, culture and language, he came to the Belorussian, became part of the Belarusian people. "But there are local Belarusians, who are still shouting: "Glory to Russia!". Living in Belarus and not of its patriot – it is not natural," – said Mr. Christopher.
The most lyrical part of the event was the performance of Kastus Smolikov. From his mouth sounded not only the kind words addressed to Vladimir Semenovich, but also a few verses from the first volume of collected works. And although the poetic heritage of literary creativity Karatkevich fit in one book, it did not matter less significant and less influential on the reader. Urges in this poem "Mova". Here are a few lines from it:
I na inšych viaršyniach surovych (Viera! Roŭnaść! Svaboda! Kraj!) Ty strumieńčyk matčynaj movy, Byccam maci, nie zabyvaj.
A pleasant surprise at the end of an impromptu event was reading his own poems at random passers-by, who had come to the city for the courses of the rural hinterland. The poem, far from the accepted rules of poetry, was so sincere and weighty on the issues raised, which impressed not only me, but all those present. And most importantly, that it was a good read on the Belarusian language and the language raised threads of culture and national independence, which in its entirety is still no. This episode merlopriyatiya convincing: if ordinary Belarusian people talk on such topics, and even write poetry, then, God willing, the Belarusian business will have fruits and perspective. And Vladimir Semenovich us in this, as always, will help.
