From December 21st, 2009, to January 8th, 2010, in Belarusian literature reading room is open a book exhibition “The eminent historian, encyclopaedist and publisher” dedicated to the 8oth anniversary of Iosif Khovratovich.
The basic themes of research works of Iosif Khovratovich, the Belarusian historian, honored cultural worker of Belarus (1983), are dedicated to national liberation and revolutionary movement in Western Belarus, the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945), the history of Soviet-Polish relations, historiography etc.
The section “The understanding and outstanding researcher” of the exhibition reveals Iosif Khovratovich’s research work. There are monographs, essays and articles written buy the author for “Belarusian Soviet Encyclopedia” (1969–1975) in 12 volumes and “Encyclopedia of the History of Belarus” (1993–2003) in 6 volumes.
Iosif Khovratovich is a compiler of “The Illustrated Chronology of the History of Belarus” which was edited both in Belarusian (1995, 1997) and Russian (1998, 2000, 2002) languages. He participated in compiling of fundamental documentary works, wrote forewords and commentaries. The exposition displays as well numerous scientific publications which were edited under his guidance (“The Book of Belarus: a joint catalog (1517–1917)” (1986), “The History of the Communist Party of Belarus” (1968, 1981), “The Chronology of the History of Belarus” (1982, 1989, 1992), “Towns and Villages of Belarus: The Encyclopedia” etc.
Materials displayed in the section “The tireless worker” are dedicated to Iosif Khovratovich’s life and creative activity.
The exhibition presents more than 60 documents.
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