Aktywny Dialog: Concert Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Janina Wróblewska, Sybiraczka

Sto Lat Pani Janina! Happy 100th Birthday Janina 3rd Oct 2025

A commemorative concert honouring Janina Wróblewska born 3rd Oct 1925 on her 100th birthday, held during the 85th anniversary year of the Soviet deportations of Polish citizens to Siberia. Her life stands as a living testament to the resilience of those who endured forced exile under Russian aggression.

This Aktywny Dialog concert marks the 100th birthday of Janina Wróblewska, a Sybiraczka whose life story reflects one of the darkest chapters in Polish history. Taking place during the 85th anniversary of the Soviet deportations of Polish citizens to Siberia, the event stands as a tribute not only to Janina’s remarkable century of life but also to the hundreds of thousands of Poles who were torn from their homes and subjected to unimaginable suffering under Russian aggression.

Janina Wróblewska, like so many others, survived the brutal conditions of forced exile: freezing transport in cattle wagons, starvation, disease, and the relentless demands of slave labour imposed in Siberian settlements and labour camps. These deportations shattered families, destroyed communities, and left deep scars that continue to echo across generations. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon them, the Sybiracy preserved their dignity, faith, and identity — a testament to extraordinary human resilience.

Through music, testimony, and shared remembrance, this concert honours Janina’s life as a symbol of endurance and moral strength. Her story reminds us of the countless Poles who perished in Siberia and those who survived only through courage, solidarity, and hope. As we gather to celebrate her 100 years, we also reaffirm our commitment to preserving the truth about the deportations and the suffering caused by Soviet oppression. This commemorative evening invites all participants to reflect on the legacy of the Sybiracy and to ensure that their experiences are never forgotten.

Katy Carr sings a special concert for Janina Wróblewska who survived the Russian kidnapping of herself and family in 1940 from Poland to Siberia. She lives now in Nottingham, UK

Janina’s 100th Birthday celebration for her friends, family and members of the public who wanted to join in with the celebrations

Janina listening to Katy Carr singing her favourite songs which included the songs she sang with her family prior to being stolen to Siberia by Russian aggression

Janina’s family photos before and post Russian aggression

Russian aggression saw Pani Janina;s family stolen to Siberia from their Polish home in 1940

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