Granddad Vasil’ (“Zhorau”) 1949-2021 / Дзед Васіль (Жораў) 1949-2021 гг.

From Tsjerablichy has come the very sad news of the death of Granddad Vasil’ (December 7, 1949 – May 26, 2021).  Deepest condolences to his family and friends.  May he rest in heavenly peace. З Церабліч прышлі вельмі сумныя навіны: памёр дзед Васіль (Жораў) (07.12.1949 – 26.05.2021).  Спачуваньні сям’і, сваякам, сябрам.  Сьветлая памяць.    … Continue reading Granddad Vasil’ (“Zhorau”) 1949-2021 / Дзед Васіль (Жораў) 1949-2021 гг.

Photo of the Day for March 29, 2021

Photo survey in 2014 of the patrimony of Baranavichy District (Chernikhava Vjerkhnjaje, Jushkavichy, Padljasjejki, Jatvjez’/Jats’vjez’) and Ljakhavichy District (Svajatsichy/Svajatychy, Vjalikaja Lotva, Darava). Фотавандроўка ў 2014 г. па спадчыне Баранавіцкага (Чэрніхава Верхняе, Юшкавічы, Падлясейкі, Ятвезь/Яцьвезь) і Ляхавіцкага (Сваяцічы/Сваятычы, Вялікая Лотва, Дарава) раёнах.     Like Jatvjez’/Jats’vjez’, Vjalikaja Lotva is one of a remarkably abundant mix of… Continue reading Photo of the Day for March 29, 2021

Photos of the Day for March 12, 2020

Family farming in Polesia (Pripet Marshes).  Tsjerablichy 2019.  A reporter for one of Belarus’ rural-oriented newspapers once condescendingly asked me, “What do you think of our peasants?”  I responded that I think of Belarusian villagers as family farmers rather than “peasants”.  Recalling that exchange, I would ask here why anyone accepts collectives (kalkhozy) as a… Continue reading Photos of the Day for March 12, 2020

Photos of the Day for February 4, 2020

Traditional small-holder farming in Polesia (Pripet Marshes).  Tsjerablichy 2019. Традыцыйнае фермерства на Палесьсі.  Цераблічы 2019 г.     Shucking corn. Чыстка пачаткаў (“кіяхаў“)         Misha’s beekeeping implements. Мішавы пчалярскія інструменты.