writer - a profession that teach and master life.Someone with a childhood dream to express their thoughts on paper, some have become masters of the pen in adulthood and old age.No specific rules exist.The writers - people who are willing and able to speak to the world with a pen or typewriter.Of professionals have their own day that receive congratulations - it's March 3.In this article you will learn where there was this memorable date and how to spend the holiday in Russia.
history of the holiday
World Day of the writer emerged in the late 20th century.At the 48th Congress of the Writers' Club, it was decided to establish a new party.Since that time, namely on March 3, 1986, this date was memorable for writers from around the world.The holiday has become international.
Day writer unfortunately came too late.Oddly enough, the master of words were among the people long before the appearance of writing.In those days, their stories are not expounded on paper and passed from mouth to mouth.To this day the names of many creative figures simply did not survive and were lost.But without them there would be no modern writers nor literature in general.For centuries, writing was not considered a serious occupation.Authors do it for themselves.It was believed that to sell works of art - it is a sin and blasphemy.
Who celebrates the Day of the writer?
This celebration brought together a lot of people involved in writing.March 3rd day of the writer began to celebrate all writers, essayists, novelists, satirists, poets, playwrights, and others.
author of the idea of the club of writers
As mentioned above, the day of the writer was established only in 1986.While it held 48th international meeting of writers.Writers' Congress emerged long before this anniversary.Organization "PEN Club" was founded in 1921 in London.This abbreviation stands for "poets", "essayists" and "novelists" - in capital letters of words in the English sound.In other words, the writer's Day greetings can get all the members of this club.
organization uniting all the writers who have appeared thanks to Kathryn Dawson.It was she who in 1921 decided to create a club of like-minded.John Galsworthy became President.Two years later, the first meeting under his leadership.After that, all over the world have opened branches of the club.Writers' Congress held in 11 countries.
Galsworthy president in office was more than 10 years.For all the time he did not allow the penetration of politics into the club.However, after the Second World War, a large number of opposition members led by the Belgians, who have come to power.The meeting of 1932 was the last for Galsworthy.
Principles members Writers
Although after 1932 Galsworthy longer at the club did not appear, he managed to introduce a charter of the 5 items that were required to abide by all members of the congregation.
- writers had to distribute literature as an art.Members of PEN were not engaged in journalism and journalism.
- Writers should not write to foment war.
- PEN stands for the maintenance of friendly relations between writers from around the world.
- Writers Club for humanism.He does not belong to the state party or politics.
However, during the Writers' Congress in Dubrovnik, some rules have been ignored.In those days the club expelled all Europeans and communists.Delegates came to power, loyal to Hitler.
Today PEN clubs have been in 130 countries.The main goal - defending freedom of speech.This principle must comply with community members from all countries that have signed the final resolution.
Day writer in Russia
In our country, this festival is not so well known.It has a narrow professional focus.But the last years of the Day of the writer receives more congratulations writers.This is due to the fact that the Russian media is increasingly mentioned this date in their publications.
ordinary day a writer in our country goes unnoticed, but in recent years interest in literature and creative work has risen slightly.On the eve of March 3, 2015 a meeting of writers in the international multimedia press center.There's a round table discussed many important issues.March 2 creators, writers and writers talked about how Russian language affects the development of world culture.
modern writers more than others feel the interest in literature in recent years, that's why 2015 was a year of literature.This decision was taken on the initiative of President Vladimir Putin.He attended the meeting of the Russian writers, which was held at the Russian Peoples' Friendship University.You could ask questions in person the head of state, which makes the students of different faculties.The main topic for discussion - the popularization of the Russian language abroad.
How to celebrate this holiday?
Unfortunately, the day the writer is very often goes unnoticed.Even in the schools say about him always.March 3 Russians are accustomed only to prepare for the International Women's Day.However, in recent years a new trend of celebrating this day.On the eve of March 3 and then held a meeting of writers and writers with readers.Typically, creative figures sitting at a round table in the regional offices, which belong to the Union of Writers of Russia.On this day, often hold contests and various exhibitions.In public libraries and literary museums can communicate with the guests in the name of well-known writers of our time.Often, teachers lead students in such meetings where creative workers talk about their latest products and talk about the role of literature in modern life.Some teachers do open classes where writers can come and also communicate with students.At the university level in the Russian writer's Day passes less interesting.The only one who knows about the existence of such a day - are students of philological departments.
Unfortunately, the events dedicated to the Day of the writer are not held in all cities.Being a writer - a very difficult and responsible, so we just have to pay the deserved attention to writers, poets and playwrights at least once a year.Life without literature would not only be boring and insipid, but simply impossible, so do not forget about those who fill our lives with meaning.
