Polish Studies at the Vilnius University: achievements, threats, perspectives

Abstract

The aim of the article is to present Polish studies at the Vilnius University – its history, present times and prospects for development. One of the basic goals of the Center for Polish Studies of the Vilnius University is, among others, educating specialists in Polish literature, culture and language in educational, cultural and state institutions in Lithuania. Thirty years of functioning of Polish studies at Vilnius University as a separate teaching and research unit within the structure of the Faculty of Philology have shown that it is an important and needed institution. The strengthened field of Polish studies at Vilnius University should exist as a permanent element of the structure of this university and as a necessary bridge in cooperation between Lithuania and Poland.