White Raven: Sibir. The past of Polish exiles 18th–XX century.
date: July 11, 2024 Editor: Editorial
This remarkable book, enriched with 190 illustrations, is not only a crucial part of the past of the Polish nation and a tribute to the martyrs. This is besides a large informing to those contemporary Poles who, today, are looking for an chance for the Republic in a abroad “protector”.
For what?! This question is irresistibly raised erstwhile reading this thrilling book. Thousands of Poles, the best sons of their nation, were sent to Siberia for loving their own country, for fighting for his freedom, for being attached to the Catholic faith. All opposition to the carat was severely punished; most frequently it was an expedition to this inhuman land, from which there was usually no return. Not only could the preparation of national uprisings or assassinations on the Tsar or his officers have been a "rewind", but also... reading illegal books about patriotic pronunciation.
It started with the belief that abroad potency could service Poles well. This was already the case in the 18th century, erstwhile certain influential circles of society spread the view that Moscow and later Prussian protectorate would strengthen the Republic of Poland. However, the centennial ended the tragic trade union, i.e. the Polish-Russian war in defence of the Constitution on 3 May, the Kościuszko Insurek and the full plunder of the large country until recently. What was meant to be helpful was violent very quickly. The exploitation, brutality, slavery, recovery – in the final account they offered the Poles "protectors". Already in the late 18th century, women with Poles went to the distant Siberian region, which during the 19th century filled with the noblest, most steadfast representatives of our nation, driving them into poverty, hunger, illness. The knut was driven to the hardest jobs.
The large motivation of many Russians in the persecution of Poles was to requisition the property of exiles; “protectors” gained this way overnight. Poles had nothing to go back to, even if they survived the years of katorgi thanks to peculiar resistance. So they settled the inhuman land under terrible conditions, being immediately the most educated and creative layer. Hence, any of them over the years have become prominent researchers of Siberia, its peoples, the environment. A large expert in the past of Siberian exiles and the relations of the rulers there, Dr. Marek Klecel, vividly and occupyingly describes the destiny of many Poles, Poles and full Polish families, from Senators of the Republic – bishops of Sołtyk and Załuski in 1767, to the destiny of Piłsudski brothers Bronisław and Józef. These are mostly tragic stories, but besides very upbuilding, due to the fact that they show the greatness and integrity of the Polish spirit. The author besides cites examples of technological careers of any sybiaras, and ends his rich communicative at the beginning of the 20th century. Marek Klecel is preparing the second volume, which includes the past of Polish exiles since the transformation of Russia into the USSR.
It started with the belief that abroad potency could service Poles well. This was already the case in the 18th century, erstwhile certain influential circles of society spread the view that Moscow and later Prussian protectorate would strengthen the Republic of Poland. However, the centennial ended the tragic trade union, i.e. the Polish-Russian war in defence of the Constitution on 3 May, the Kościuszko Insurek and the full plunder of the large country until recently. What was meant to be helpful was violent very quickly. The exploitation, brutality, slavery, recovery – in the final account they offered the Poles "protectors". Already in the late 18th century, women with Poles went to the distant Siberian region, which during the 19th century filled with the noblest, most steadfast representatives of our nation, driving them into poverty, hunger, illness. The knut was driven to the hardest jobs.
The large motivation of many Russians in the persecution of Poles was to requisition the property of exiles; “protectors” gained this way overnight. Poles had nothing to go back to, even if they survived the years of katorgi thanks to peculiar resistance. So they settled the inhuman land under terrible conditions, being immediately the most educated and creative layer. Hence, any of them over the years have become prominent researchers of Siberia, its peoples, the environment. A large expert in the past of Siberian exiles and the relations of the rulers there, Dr. Marek Klecel, vividly and occupyingly describes the destiny of many Poles, Poles and full Polish families, from Senators of the Republic – bishops of Sołtyk and Załuski in 1767, to the destiny of Piłsudski brothers Bronisław and Józef. These are mostly tragic stories, but besides very upbuilding, due to the fact that they show the greatness and integrity of the Polish spirit. The author besides cites examples of technological careers of any sybiaras, and ends his rich communicative at the beginning of the 20th century. Marek Klecel is preparing the second volume, which includes the past of Polish exiles since the transformation of Russia into the USSR.
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