Poet Uladzimir Karyzna passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Introduction Uladzimir Karyzna was a Belarusian poet, teacher, and editor. He primarily worked as a lyricist and cultural organizer, and is best known as the co-author of the lyrics of Belarus's national anthem, "My Belarusy". Career and Works Uladzimir Karyzna was born on May 25, 1938, in Zakruzhka, Minsk District, Belarus; he worked for many years as a teacher of Belarusian and Russian language and literature. He worked for 13 years at the Republican radio as an editor and head of the Belarusian music department, a role in which he contributed to the institutionalization and dissemination of Belarusian music during the Soviet era. Karyzna wrote more than 200 song lyrics in collaboration with well-known Belarusian composers; his oeuvre demonstrates poetic craftsmanship as well as adaptability to musical compositions. Important work: "My Belarusy," of which Karyzna is a co-author of the lyrics; the anthem was officially adopted in 1991 after Belarus's independence. Themes and style: his work is rooted in preserving and developing Belarusian cultural identity, emphasizing language, national symbols, and musical collaboration. Breakthrough: the co-authorship of the national anthem's lyrics in 1991 is considered the decisive moment in his public recognition and his place in national history. Cultural position: Karyzna belonged to the generation of Belarusian intellectuals who played a key role in shaping the culture after 1991; he was a member of the Union of Writers of Belarus. Honors: laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Belarus in 1996, one of the highest cultural distinctions in independent Belarus. International recognition or translations are not publicly documented; his influence is primarily national and within Belarusian musical and literary traditions. Private Life Publicly known personal details are limited to his date and place of birth: May 25, 1938, in Zakruzhka, Minsk District, Belarus. His professional life as a teacher and editor reflected a sustained commitment to preserving the Belarusian language and culture. Passing Uladzimir Karyzna died on March 6, 2026, at the age of 87. The place of death has not been confirmed, and the cause of death is not publicly known. Public reactions from publishers, museums, or cultural institutions were not available at the time of writing. Conclusion With the death of Uladzimir Karyzna, Belarusian culture loses a poet and cultural shaper who directly contributed to national symbolism and Belarus's musical repertoire. His lyrics for the national anthem and the hundreds of songs he wrote remain part of the country's cultural memory. On Overleden.net, you can find more notable deceased from the cultural world. This article was prepared with the assistance of AI tools and verified by the editorial team of Overleden.net.