Jonas Markauskas

Jonas Markauskas was a prominent Lithuanian public figure and former political prisoner, born in 1946 in Yakutia, Russia. A child of exiled teachers, he returned to Lithuania in 1957 and pursued a career in engineering and education, becoming a significant figure at Kaunas University of Technology. He was active in preserving the memory of the exiled Lithuanians and served as the head of the Laptev Sea Exiles Brotherhood. Markauskas contributed to historical remembrance through various initiatives, including the establishment of memorials and exhibitions, and authored numerous publications on the experiences of Lithuanians under Stalin. He passed away recently, leaving a legacy of hope and resilience.