We are very grateful for such a large attendance at the performance  “Siberian Friendship Book – exodus”. The premiere was watched by more than 300 people!

The show, directed by Artur Dwulit, was created in cooperation between the Sybir Memorial Museum and artists affiliated with the  Aleksander Zelwerowicz National Academy of Dramatic Art in Warsaw Branch Campus in Białystok, and refers to events from the period of Soviet oppression, the formation of General Władysław Anders’ Army and the Italian campaign. The performance is based on the musical works and memories of Feliks Konarski (alias Ref-Ren), one of the witnesses of these events.

“85 years ago, on September 17, the Red Army crossed the eastern border of the Republic of Poland, which for hundreds of thousands of people marked the beginning of an extremely difficult period. Many people were deported to Siberia and Kazakhstan. Some of them managed to break out of this hell and leave the Soviet Union with the so-called Anders’ Army. Today’s performance tells the story of just this path to freedom. The young girls and boys who joined the so-called Anders’ Army will be told by people close in age to our heroes of 85 years ago,” said Prof. Wojciech Śleszyński, director of the Sybir Memorial Museum, just before the show began.

The performance “Siberian Friendship Book – exodus”  is one of the events included in the schedule of celebrations marking the 85th anniversary of Soviet aggression on Poland and World Sybirak Day. You can read about the other events on our website.

The next, and final performance, will take place on September 16, 2024 at 7:30 pm on the square behind the Sybir Memorial Museum. We invite you to join us.