ABSTRACTS/ WebZINE “KULTURA/ NATSYJA. #37 and #38

Piotra Murzionak: Essay: I CAN’T SEE FROM A FAR or The Captain is Still Missing

#37

(about publications dedicated to the ways and means of achieving the Belarusian goal in the late 20th and early 21st centuries)

(webzine “Culture. Nation,” issue 37, November 2025, pp. 7-25, http://www.sakavik.net)

Abstract. I decided to write this essay because many thinking Belarusians live after the defeat of the revolution – 2020 in a time of uncertainty and confusion – after the forced emigration of more than half a million active, nationally conscious Belarusians abroad, and again in the absence of clear and certain ways to achieve the Belarusian goal. Recently I listened to Prof. Matskevich, Who plans to hold a kind of game to indicate some specific ways out of the crisis in Belarus. A completely valid idea, both for the education and self-organization of Belarusian forces, and for real steps to accelerate changes in Belarus.

Juras Rapecki: Invite everyone you find to the wedding! (Religious readings from Juras Rapecki (webzine “Culture. Nation,” issue 37, November 2025, pp. 26–29, www.sakavik.net)

Abstract. Jesus Christ called a group of people together and told a parable to which various invited people, who apparently did not know each other. Some responded with joy when others refused the invitation. Why did this happen? Let’s review the parable and try to understand its meaning.

А. Simakou: Landowners dream of prairies: a indzeyanistyaka in estates

(webzine “Culture. Nation,” issue 37, November 2025, pp. 30-37, http://www.sakavik.net)

Abstract. At the center of our review, as those who are distinguished by the most significant Indian component and a clear connection to estate complexes, we put examples of magnate and gentry (noble) families – the Radziwills (the work of M. Bohus-Shyshko is related to them), Rumyantsevs and Paskeviches – there is a significant amount of information on their collections and occupations, but F. Bulgarin, A. Tyshinsky, U. Voit, Ya. Karlovich, M. Radzevich and others also deserve attention.

Івонка Сурвілла: FIFTEEN YEARS HAVE PASSED (Translation from Bearusian by A. Karalkevich

(webzine “Culture. Nation,” issue 37, November 2025, pp. 38-49, http://www.sakavik.net

Abstract. It has been 40 years since the Chernobyl tragedy occurred on April 26, 1986. Even after so many years, the effects of radiation contamination are still being felt. Here we would like to present an article written in 2001 by Ivonka Survila, who took the tragedy to heart and did a lot to help Belarusian children recover from the effects of radiation by bringing them to Canada. Translated into English by Alexander Karalkevich. The original Belarusian version is attached (published in the newspaper “Belarus” #471 in 2002) https://belarus8.tripod.com/hazeta/gady.htm

Piotra Murzionak: Russia against Ukraine War – Clash of Civilizations

(webzine “Culture. Nation,” issue 37, November 2025, pp. 50-114, http://www.sakavik.net)

Abstract. The relatively calm “geopolitical” period in the world that could be observed after the collapse of the USSR has returned with new force in the form of a drive toward a new division of the world, which can now be outlined quite clearly. One of the hotspots where the Great Powers collide—attempting to change European borders that until recently seemed stable—is the war unleashed by aggressive Russia against Ukraine, the country that has had much in common with Belarus in its historical and cultural inheritance since the IX-X centuries. An analysis of the roots of Russia-against-Ukraine war leads us deep into history and shows that its causes have civilizational nature.

Exhibition of paintings by artist Lyudmila Andilevka

(webzine “Culture. Nation,” issue 37, November 2025, pp. 115–153, http://www.sakavik.net)

Abstract. Dear readers, for the first time on the pages of the magazine we announce an exhibition by artist Lyudmila Andilevka. ENJOY paintings from the series called “ZONE”.

New Books                                                                                      158-178

Abstract. In section “New books” we provide information about recent Belarusian publications – two new books and the next issue of the magazine“ Acta Albaruthenica:

(webzine “Culture. Nation,” issue 36, November 2025, pp. 170–174, http://www.sakavik.net)

• Yuri Hrybowski. Belarusians in Latvia (1918 – 1945). Bialystok 2026. 1054 p., ill. https://kamunikat.org/my-addali-w-druk-chargovuyu-knigu

• Piotr Murzionak. Essays of the Belarusian. Communikat, Bialystok 2025, 696 p.

• The 25th volume of the magazine “Acta Albaruthenica” has been published

Сяргей Кандраценка:  Інтэрв’ю для чытачоў «Будзьмы» і ЗБС «Бацькаўшчына» з Пётрам Мурзёнкам, аўтарам кнігі “Нарысы Беларуса”                         167-175

From the life of Belarusian communities

(webzine “Culture. Nation,” issue 37, November 2025, pp. 180-190, http://www.sakavik.net)

A group of friends of the Belarusians of Canada (BCC) attended a reception at the Czech Embassy in Canada, organized on the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners. The BCC was represented by representatives of Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, and Mr. S. Tsikhanouskaya 9 (online). At the reception, several issues regarding political prisoners in Belarus (condition, support) were discussed. All those present shared their opinions (a short speech by P. Murzionko, Chairman of the BCC. CANADA is attached). The Embassy was presented with Belarusian books, as well as photographs depicting the political and civic activity of Belarusians in Canada. Information-reference about political prisoners in Belarus is attached.