Фармаванне краёвай ідэі (пачатак ХХ ст.): першыя тэксты і першыя аўтары
Formation of Kraj (Regionalism) Idea at the Beginning of the 20th Century: First Narratives and First Authors

Summary/Abstract: Th e article considers the early stage of Kraj idea formation as a specifi c political and intellectual phenomenon in Belarus and Lithuania at the beginning of the 20th century. Th e article is based on early narratives and biographies of the two fi rst representatives of Kraj idea: Raman Skirmunt and Michal Romer. Th e author of the article tries to answer the question about the personal motives, aims and feelings of the fi rst adherents of the Kraj idea. Besides, the author analyses ideas and concepts which were introduced by R. Skirmunt and M. Romer in the public discussions at the beginning of the 20th century: understanding the region’s interests, historical tradition, the issue of ethnic relations; the idea of shared (Kraj) citizenship, common origin of nobility and peasants of the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the idea of “local patriotism” etc.

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