In Vitebsk they celebrate the 107th anniversary of Petr Masherov
In Vitebsk, solemn events were held dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding countryman – Pyotr Masherov.
The week of remembrance at VSU today began at the bust of the Hero of the Soviet Union and Hero of Socialist Labor, where a patriotic rally took place.
The first vice-rector of the university Andrei Mekhovich, addressing the students and teachers, emphasized that Pyotr Masherov, as a legendary figure and wise leader, did a lot for the development and prosperity of our Motherland.
– He always recognized only the interests of society. Today we lay flowers at the monument as a sign of our gratitude and respect, as well as in memory of the fact that his principles and ideas continue to live in our hearts, – stated Andrei Mekhovich.
A student of humanitarian knowledge and communications Alexandra Kurzova noted the importance of preserving the memory of the famous countryman.
– This is our heritage, and we must remember the past, as it shapes our future. Pyotr Masherov had a direct influence on me, as I studied at a school named after him, – said Alexandra. – The Leaders' School "Masherovtsy" continues to promote the ideas of the great countryman, and even after a hundred years, we remember him and hold a week of his memory at the university every year.
At the end of the event, the participants honored the memory of Pyotr Masherov with a moment of silence, after which they laid flowers at his monument.
In addition, an open dialogue "Historical Chronicle. P.M. Masherov: Era and Fate" was held at VSU. The event was organized by the scientific and educational center "Heritage of Vitebsk Land", and the moderator was its head, the head of the Department of History and Cultural Heritage, candidate of historical sciences, associate professor Anatoly Dulov.
With a welcoming speech to the students of the 1st and 2nd years of the Faculty of Humanitarian Knowledge and Communications, addressed the university graduate, chief specialist of the culture department of the regional executive committee, candidate of historical sciences, associate professor Denis Yurchak. He emphasized that Pyotr Masherov will forever remain in the memory of Belarusians as the beloved people's leader of Soviet Belarus, who was always close to the people, lived their interests, and sought to help solve their problems.
Denis Yurchak also talked about why the bust of Pyotr Masherov is installed on Zamkovaya Street in Vitebsk. He noted that nearby there used to be the building of the Vitebsk State Pedagogical Institute named after S. M. Kirov. In addition, he clarified the confusion regarding the birth date of our countryman, emphasizing that the only correct option is February 13 according to the old style (February 26 according to the new), unlike the information presented in Wikipedia.