THE BEGINNING OF KRESOWE POKUCIE. ARMENIANS - MONIKA AGOPSOWICZ

Thanks to Monika Agopsowicz, we have a unique opportunity to see the long-gone world of Armenians from Kresowe Pokucie. The author does not shy away from complicated analyses and considerations so willingly spun by historians. She discreetly pushes aside the glass of her time vehicle, allowing us to see what is often overlooked during scientific disputes - everyday life. During the reading, a procession of colorful images and sounds appears before our eyes. From dense clouds of dust, we see herds of roaring oxen driven from the Moldavian border and a string of creaking wagons of a merchant caravan heading east to the Ottoman Empire.

• Unique opportunity to learn about the culture of Armenians from Kresowe Pokucie
• Colorful descriptions of everyday life and customs
• Discreet look at history without unnecessary analysis
• Procession of images and sounds that come to life during reading
• Collaboration with the Foundation for Culture and Heritage of Polish Armenians
• Dissemination of knowledge about the national minority

The book "The Beginning of Kresowe Pokucie. Armenians" is an extraordinary journey through time that allows you to see the world of Armenians from Kresowe Pokucie through the eyes of Monika Agopsowicz. Instead of focusing on complicated historical analyses, the author gives a voice to everyday life, which is often overlooked by researchers. During the reading, the reader witnesses a procession of colorful images and sounds, moving into a world where herds of oxen are driven from the Moldavian border and merchant caravans are heading east to the Ottoman Empire.

Monika Agopsowicz, born in 1961, has dedicated her life to researching the history of Armenians in the former south-eastern borderlands of Poland. Her passion is to disseminate knowledge about this national minority, which is why she actively cooperates with the Foundation for Culture and Heritage of Polish Armenians. Together, they create and run the Wiki.Ormianie portal, the Virtual Archive of Polish Armenians, and publish the Armenian magazine "Awedis". Agopsowicz is also a co-author of the album "Armenian Warsaw".

Monika Agopsowicz's commitment to building a civil society and promoting the culture and traditions of Polish Armenians has been recognized by the Polcul Foundation, which awarded her and her husband Władysław Deńca a prestigious award. Their work for the local community, including the publication of the newspaper "Lokalna" for five years, is an example of dedication and passion in spreading knowledge about the history and culture of Armenians in Poland.

The book, published by Księgarnia Akademicka in 2023, has 450 pages and a format of 248x180 mm. The hardcover binding ensures durability and elegance, making it an ideal gift for lovers of history and culture.