History / Istorija

Knyga apie paprastus žmones, kurie gyveno ypatingomis sąlygomis. Arba apie pokarį Lietuvoje kitaip

Vladas Sirutavičius — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Sugihara, Zwartendijk and Wallenberg – Examples of Civic Courage Relevant to the Modern World

Linas Venclauskas — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The First Assembly of the Diplomats of the Republic of Lithuania in the United States, Washington, 1924

Juozas Skirius — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The first convention of Lithuanian representatives in the United States, held in Washington, D.C., in 1924, has yet to be thoroughly examined in Lithuanian historiography. A transcript of a protocol from the meeting of Lithuanian Envoy Kazys Bizauskas and consuls Julius J. Bielskis and Povilas Žadeikis, preserved in the archives of the Lithuanian Consulate General in New York, sheds light on the reasons for this gathering. These included the desire to enhance the efficiency of consular work and the representation of Lithuania. The document highlights challenges faced by the consuls, such as heavy workload, staff shortages, and persistent financial difficulties. Additionally, the meeting sought to coordinate the activities of the representatives, establish a division of responsibilities, and propose measures to the Lithuanian government aimed at facilitating their operations. The document and its copies were sent by the Lithuanian Envoy not only to the consulates in New York and Chicago but also to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kaunas. Such meetings subsequently became a tradition.

The Diplomatic Representation of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Türkiye During the Times of the First Lithuanian Republic: The Question of Jurgis Baltrušaitis and Ladas Natkevičius‘s Accreditation

Šarūnas Rinkevičius — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The aim of the article is to analyse the diplomatic representation of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of Türkiye during the times of the First Republic of Lithuania based on the documents from the archives of both states evaluating the documents of accreditation and other relevant details. Since there were no direct Lithuanian representatives residing in the Republic of Türkiye during this period, representation was conducted though the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Lithuania in Moscow. The first envoy representing Lithuania to Türkiye was Jurgis Baltrušaitis (1932–1939) while the second was Ladas Natkevičius (1939–1940). The article is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the diplomatic representation of Jurgis Baltrušaitis while the second part deals with the diplomatic representation of Ladas Natkevičius.

The Relationship between the Regional and State Functions of Dietine Assemblies during the Reign of Stanisław August Poniatowski on the Example of the Trakai and Kaunas Dietines

Monika Jusupović — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The activities of the dietines in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth were related to two main functions. The first was nationwide political activity manifested mainly in the election of representatives to the central authorities. The second involved regional government (or self-government) activities related to the needs and functioning of local communities. In this article, I describe the relationship between these two functions on the example of selected Lithuanian dietines functioning during the reign of Stanisław August Poniatowski. The aim is to consider how self-governing and political functions were manifested in the activities of the assemblies and which of them was dominant. I examine this issue not only by comparing the number of different dietines, but primarily by analysing the involvement of the assemblies’ members in both indicated functions and the intensity of their activities.

Cultural Memory in Lithuanian Radio in 1926–1940 from a Quantitative Point of View

Titas Krutulys — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The article analyses the broadcasts of historical themes on Lithuanian radio from 1926 to 1940 using a quantitative content analysis method. It examines three radio stations: the State Radio, Klaipėda Radio, and Vilnius Radio stations. Archival sources and published radio programmes are used as the primary materials for studying them. This research aims to reveal the most characteristic themes of historical broadcasts found on the different radios, the most frequently mentioned historical periods, key personalities, and the nature of the broadcasts. The quantitative aspects are compared with data from the periodical press discussed in the historiography and the ideological principles of the nationalists who controlled the radio. Lithuanian radio was characterised by specific methods of disseminating cultural memory, which differed from other media of the time. The cultural memory conveyed was strongly influenced by the ideology of the nationalists.

Reflections of the Modernization of Society in the Criminal Statistics of the Russian Empire: Cases of District Courts of Kaunas, Kazan and Odesa

Robertas Každanas — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This article presents the traits of society modernisation in the Russian Empire during the end of 19th century and the beginning of 20th century, revealed after the examination of statistical data of convicts which was registered in the journals issued by the Ministry of Justice of Imperial Russia. The author used the methods of analysis and synthesis, statistical and comparative methods to review and compare the changing social profile of the convicts from different areas of the European part of the Russian Empire. The research enabled the conclusive data tables presenting various social indicators of convicted persons in 1884, 1897 and 1912.