Białoruś i białorusini na Uniwersytecie Stefana Batorego w Wilnie

ENThe Stephen Bathory University (USB) in Vilnius functioned in years 1919–1939. It was the smallest state university in pre-war Poland. According to offi cial statistics from 1919 of inhabitants of the territory of Vilnius District comprised 53,6 % of Poles, 21,4 % of Belarusians, 8,1 % of Jews, 6,9 % of Lithuanians, 2,3 % of so called «locals» and 7,7 % of other nationalities. Nevertheless at that time there were no more than 3 % of Belarusian students at the University. In 1919 there were only 5 persons of Belarusian nationality and in 1936 their number rose to 99. Although they were a small group, Belarusian students conducted intense self-help and political activity. Contrary to other minorities, they published numerous and various articles/press, where they referred to the current political and social issues discussed not only in academic environment. In this article, which is only a reconnaissance research, the author presents statistics data referring to their presence at the University. Lists of Belarusian student organizations have been mentioned along with Belarusian press and its political directions. Key words: The University of Stefan Batory 1919–1939, Vilnius (Vilna), students, ethnic (inter-ethnic relations). [From the publication]