A Belarusian Assembly in the Navahrudak Region

On 22 May of this year a huge assembly of Belarusians took place in Navahrudak, at which the Belarusian members of the Sejm Kakhanovich, Rahulia and Aŭsianik gave speeches. The assembly was held on Castle Hill, near the ruins of the ancient castle of Mindaugas. There were very many people, who listened with great attention to the words of their elected representatives.

The mood among the population, despite the poor treatment it receives from the Polish police and administration, is firm and strong. However, the lack of a native-language school is keenly felt, and because of it the population is growing wild.