On June 19, the National Library hosted a meeting with the known writer, Anatoly Butevich, timed to his 70th anniversary.
Anatoly Butevich is a remarkably talented person, public figure, educator and local historian, who devotes all his inexhaustible energy to the history and culture of Belarus. An insatiable interest in the traditions, history, famous names and figures of the homeland has inspired the talented writer to many fascinating stories, which are warmly met by the audience.
During a long career, he has carried out a number of cultural projects and initiatives. Anatoly Butevich worked at newspapers and publishing houses and held leading positions at the Belarusian Telegraph Agency, newspaper “Chyrvonaya zmena”, publishing house “Mastatskaya litaratura”. He also was the Minister of Information (1992–1994) and Minister of Culture and Press of the Republic of Belarus (1994–1996).
Two decades ago, Anatoly Butevich found another vector in the creative activity, starting to write for children. His writing teaches the younger generation to love the homeland nature and admire the beauty of the Belarusian language. The author willingly meets with schoolchildren, telling them about the wonders of Belarus and the history of our homeland.
Best wishes were expressed on behalf of Mikhail Myasnikovich, Chairman of the Council of the Republic of Belarus, Yuri Bondar, Minister of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Karlyukevich, Minister of Information of the Republic of Belarus, Pavel Latushko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus in the French Republic, Kingdom of Spain, Portugal and the Principality of Monaco.
Zygmund Valevach, Deputy Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Yatsko, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, Pavel Lyogkiy, First Deputy Minister of Information of the Republic of Belarus, Roman Motulsky, Director of the National Library of Belarus, Tadeusz Struzhetsky, Chairman of the Belarusian Cultural Foundation, Vladimir Gilep, the editor-in-chief of “Krajaznauchaja” newspaper, , the leaders of the delegation of the Nesvizh district, the republican institutions and organizations, expressed warm congratulations to the anniversary celebrant.
The musical group "Brevis" created a holiday atmosphere during the evening. At an exhibition-viewing, prepared by the National Library, the guests could familiarize themselves with the diversity of Anatoly Butevich’s talent.
Dear Anatoly Ivanovich! Please accept our sincere congratulations on your anniversary! We wish you a happy life, good health, cheerfulness, inspiration, new interesting publications and warm meetings!
