Sergei Vilchitsky

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Born on August 9, 1926, in the historic town of Mir, Belarus, Sergei Vilchitsky later adopted the name Yanko Zaprudnik after emigrating to avoid forced labor during World War II. He became an influential figure in the Belarusian diaspora, contributing to the preservation of Belarusian culture and history through his work as a historian, educator, and journalist. Zaprudnik's journey took him from British coal mines to the United States, where he earned a doctorate and became actively involved in Belarusian community organizations. He authored several books and was a prominent voice for Belarusian issues until his passing in 2022.