“Names of Freedom” is one of the best-known works by Uladzimir Arloŭ, bringing together the stories of people who fought for freedom and independence in Belarus across different historical eras.

This expanded sixth edition includes 410 historical portraits of figures whose lives were connected with the struggle for liberty, national identity, and statehood. Among them are Tadeusz Rejtan, Tadeusz Kościuszko, as well as numerous leaders and activists of the Belarusian Democratic Republic, including Ivan and Anton Luckievič, Vacłaŭ Łastoŭski, Jazep Varonka, Jazep Losik, Piotra Krečeŭski, Vasil Zacharka, Mikola Abramčyk, and many others.

Part history book, part biographical encyclopedia, and part personal reflection, Arloŭ’s work offers a broad panorama of individuals whose ideas and actions shaped the Belarusian story of freedom. The book remains one of the most important introductions to the people behind Belarusian history.

“We are only someone’s memory of us.”
— Uladzimir Arloŭ

Language: Belarusian
Cover: hardcover
Number of pages: 450
Place of publication: Poland
Year of publication: 2026