Abstract. On October 29, 2025, Belarusians in North America gathered for the now traditional event “Poets’ Night” to honor the memory of the victims of Stalin’s repressions – primarily those who died on the tragic night of October 29-30, 1937. The event is dedicated to unsung poetry – a symbol of living and unbreakable Belarusian culture. The event was organized by the Belarusian Institute of Science and Arts in Canada (BINiM Canada) which was attended by about thirty people from Ottawa, Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto and other cities in North America. During the event, participants read poems, recalled the work of the murdered poets, and reflected on their influence on the present. Despite the tragic fates of the poets, the participants retained their lofty feelings, because repression destroys the lives of individuals, but it can do nothing with the spirit and desire for freedom and a sense of pride in who we are. Words were heard that these people live in their works – and will live as long as we remember them and pass on their voice. (page 185)

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