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Saint Petersburg / Russia — 2026 — Writer, scholar, and cultural activist Olga Medvedko has presented her new book, “Gumilyov Society: 2011–2026,” at two important literary and cultural occasions: the 20th Gumilyov Festival and a special gathering at the House of Writers in Saint Petersburg.
The publication offers a valuable record of fifteen years of cultural, literary, and educational activity associated with the Gumilyov Society. Through photographs, documents, memories, and accounts of events, the book traces the Society’s journey from 2011 to 2026 and highlights its efforts to preserve and promote the intellectual, literary, and cultural legacy connected with the name of the distinguished Russian poet and thinker Nikolai Gumilyov.
Presented personally by its author, Olga Medvedko, the book attracted particular attention during the 20th Gumilyov Festival, where participants and guests had the opportunity to explore the history and achievements of the Society through its richly documented pages. The publication reflects the work of a broad cultural community and records meetings, literary events, festivals, educational activities, and international connections developed over the past decade and a half.
The presentation at the House of Writers in Saint Petersburg further emphasized the book’s importance as both a historical document and a tribute to the people who have contributed to the continuity of the Gumilyov cultural tradition. Bringing together literary figures, researchers, readers, and friends of the Society, the event provided an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past fifteen years and to look toward future cultural initiatives.
The volume’s visual richness is among its distinctive features. Photographs from festivals, literary meetings, student activities, cultural visits, and international gatherings transform “Gumilyov Society: 2011–2026” into a living chronicle of an active cultural movement. The book demonstrates how literature can bring together generations, communities, and countries through a shared appreciation of poetry, history, language, and cultural heritage.
Speaking through the work represented by this publication, Olga Medvedko pays tribute not only to the legacy of Gumilyov but also to all those who have participated in and supported the Society’s activities since its establishment. The book stands as a testimony to collective cultural dedication and to the enduring importance of literary societies in preserving historical memory.
The presentations at the 20th Gumilyov Festival and the House of Writers in Saint Petersburg marked significant moments in the public life of the publication. “Gumilyov Society: 2011–2026” now serves as a lasting record of fifteen years of commitment to literature, culture, education, and international friendship.
As the Gumilyov Society enters a new stage of its journey, Olga Medvedko’s book preserves the story of its first fifteen years while opening a window onto the future of a cultural community united by its respect for heritage and its belief in the continuing power of literature.
“Gumilyov Society: 2011–2026” by Olga Medvedko is more than a commemorative publication—it is a visual and literary chronicle of a community whose work continues to connect the past, the present, and the future through culture and poetry.
