Human and Truly Close. In Memory of Professor Swietłana Musijenko

Abstract

The article seeks to portray the uniqueness of the individual and scholarly contributions of Professor Swietłana Musijenko. The scientist, who passed away on August 8, 2023, established the Department of Polish Philology at the Grodno University and later the International Institute of Adam Mickiewicz. She fostered collaborations with numerous academic institutions in Poland, facilitating the exchange of both student youth and researchers captivated by communal and comparative cultural relationships, so significant in regions where linguistic, traditional, and cultural diversity has always been present. Professor Musijenko's extensive activities not only contributed to the advancement of scholarly thought but also served as a significant counterbalance to all tendencies that aimed to delineate communal bonds. Through her biography and scholarly pursuits, she demonstrated the immense value of cooperation transcending divisions.