
Gennady Shepelev
Gennady Shepelev, a former paratrooper and entrepreneur from Barani in the Orsha district, was known as the 'guardian of Krapivenskoe field' for his dedication to organizing bard festivals commemorating the historic battle near Orsha in 1514. Celebrated for his physical prowess and passionate advocacy for the Belarusian language, he was recognized as a unifying figure who could connect and inspire people. Despite facing health challenges, he maintained a positive spirit until his recent hospitalization, where he unfortunately fell into a coma.
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Gennady Shepelev was known as the 'guardian of the Krapivenskoye field' and organized bard festivals in honor of a historical battle.
Умер Геннадий ШепелевНаша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·
Belarus· 2026-09-10
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