LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Vilnius; Mokslininkai; Inteligentija; Mokslo istorija; Mokslo draugijos; Vilnius; Scientists; Intelligentsia; History of Science; Scientific societies.
ENThe publication presents the activity of Polish scientists and patrons of science on the example of two social scientifi c organizations: Society of Patrons of Sciences in Vilnius (1907-1939) and the Association of Poles Scientists of Lithuania, operating in Vilnius from April 14, 1989. Article present their merits in researching and spreading knowledge. Au thors has shown the history of the Polish intelligentsia in the Vilnius region aft er the tragic September of 1939. Research has shown that the Society of Patrons of Sciences in Vilnius contributed significantly to the study and dissemination of knowledge about the history and culture of the polish native, forming and strengthening Polish national consciousness on the Vilnius Land, as well as preservation of cultural heritage. Currently, his traditions are continued by the Association of Scientists of Poles of Lithuania, which since 1989, which, despite many difficulties, has developed activities and took a significant place in the life of the Polish community in Lithuania. [From the publication]