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Mikhail DubenetskyBelarusian publicist, translator, publisher
Date of Birth: 04.04.1927
Country:  Belarus |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Editorial Leadership
- Belarusian Soviet Encyclopedia
- Mastatskaya Litaratura
- Political Activism
- Legacy
Early Life and Career
Ivan Dubenetsky, a Belarusian publicist, translator, and publisher, was born in a rural area. He initially worked as an elementary school teacher before serving in the Soviet Army from 1945 to 1951. After completing the Republican Party School in 1956, he furthered his education at the Higher Party School under the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1960.
Editorial Leadership
Dubenetsky then embarked on a career in publishing, serving as an editor. In 1967-1968, he became the editor-in-chief of the publishing house "Uradzhay." Subsequently, from 1968 onwards, he held the position of instructor in the press sector of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Belarus.
Belarusian Soviet Encyclopedia
In 1975, Dubenetsky assumed the role of responsible secretary of the Belarusian Soviet Encyclopedia. This encyclopedia comprised several volumes and provided comprehensive coverage of various aspects of Belarusian culture and history.
Mastatskaya Litaratura
From 1979 to 1986, Dubenetsky led the publishing house "Mastatskaya Litaratura." During this period, he actively promoted Belarusian literature, publishing works by notable authors, including Vasil Bykov, Uladzimir Karatkevich, and Ivan Shamyakin. He also translated художественную прозу (artistic prose) from Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish languages.
Political Activism
In August 1988, Dubenetsky joined forces with prominent Belarusian intellectuals, including Zenon Poznyak and Ales Lukashook, to establish the "Committee-58." This organization aimed to expose Stalin's crimes against the Belarusian people. The name "Committee-58" was derived from Article 58 of the Criminal Code of the USSR, which was often used to suppress political dissent.
Legacy
After his passing, Ivan Dubenetsky's daughter donated approximately 650 books from his personal library to the National Library of Belarus. His legacy as a Belarusian publicist, translator, and publisher has been preserved through his contributions to the cultural and political landscape of his country.
