200th anniversary of Lermontov

The 200th anniversary of Mikhail Lermontov was celebrated at the Department of Russian Philology and Documentation in TSPU ‘Lev Tolstoy’. The anniversary was noted by reading «Hero of Our Time». TSPU Professor Romanov was welcomed to make a speech. He noted the importance of the great Russian writer: « We still appreciate communication, human warmth, the truth in human relations, in spite of the fact that Lermontov`s birthday was two hundred years ago». Romanov was the first person to speak at this event. From 9.00 to 15.00 without a break more than 100 students and teachers spoke about the life of the main character of «Hero of Our Time» - Grigory Pechorin.

All department took part in that event, even students of document service whose curriculum does not include the study of literature. Also associate professors Safonov and Yurmanova visited that event in honour of immortal novel.

The 200th anniversary of Mikhail Lermontov is held in October throughout Russia. Last time the anniversary of the great poet was so widely celebrated was only one hundred years ago.

The students from the Department of Russian Philology and Documentation plan to organize readings of poems by Mikhail Lermontov.

                                                                               Yesina Christina