Vytautas Landsbergis, who is celebrating his 88th anniversary, said sensitive words: “When I go, take care of yourself.”

“Darlings, maybe eight years ago they planted this oak for me. It is your duty when you are gone – make sure that no handler crosses the tree. We agree? ”Professor V. Landsbergis addressed the audience and thanked those who came to congratulate him.

The teacher said he was delighted with the congratulations, but did not reveal any more plans for the birthday.

“I came up with a name for this birthday: two pretzels, two eights,” Landsberg said with a smile.

When asked how he felt, he replied that he was fine: “I fell asleep, I ate. Good company, how do you feel? ”, Answered the teacher.

For the teacher, today is the last day of self-isolation.

“I worked from home remotely. With myself, not remote, I am always close to myself. But with all this fuss, at a distance. We will be there again, ”said V. Landsbergis.

V. Landsbergis is not only a politician, but also a historian of art, music and culture, a fan of MK Čiurlionis who has published almost a hundred books in his lifetime.

Born in 1932. October 18 In Kaunas, in the family of the architect Vytautas Landsbergis-Žemkalnis and the ophthalmologist Ona Jablonskytė-Landsbergienė. 1978-1990 – the professor worked at the Lithuanian Academy of Music

1990 March 11 At the age of 57, V. Landsbergis was elected President of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Lithuania, he presided over a parliamentary session in which the restored independence of the Republic of Lithuania was announced.

1991 October 2 Founded the Vytautas Landsbergis Foundation, a charity that deals with the care and treatment of children with disabilities and young artists.

V. Landsbergis then called one of the most important speeches of his life the September 17, 1991 speech at the United Nations, in which Lithuania was “returned” to the world.

1993 May 1 establishing the Conservative Party of Lithuania – National Union, elected its president. 2004-2014 – Member of the European Parliament.

Vytautas Landsbergis’s wife, Gražina Ručytė-Landsbergienė, a pianist, was a professor at the Lithuanian Academy of Music. Two daughters, Jūratė and Birutė, musicians. His son Vytautas is a writer and film director.