Białystok hosts tenth Memory Peloton commemorating WWII

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On 23 August 2026, Białystok will hold the tenth edition of the Memory Peloton, a historic 8 km ride beginning at 17:00 from the square in front of the Aleksander Węgierka Drama Theatre. Participants of all ages may travel by bicycle, scooter, roller‑skates or roller‑blades, turning the event into a live lesson in the city’s World War II and Soviet‑repression history.

Mayor Tadeusz Truskolaski stressed the significance of 23 August 1939, the day the Ribbentrop‑Molotov Pact was signed, while Museum of Memory of Siberia director Wojciech Śleszyński highlighted the peloton’s international dimension. In 2026 partner cities will host parallel rides in Riga (18 Aug), Tallinn (20 Aug), Vilnius (21 Aug) and Chișinău (30 Aug). Registration is open until 13 August or until all places are filled.

Entities: Aleksander Węgierka Drama Theatre · Białystok · Museum of Memory of Siberia · Peleton Pamięci · Tadeusz Truskolaski · Wojciech Śleszyński

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[● 3 SOURCES] The 10th edition of Peleton Pamięci will take place on 23 August 2026 in Białystok, starting at 17:00 from the square in front of the Aleksander Węgierka Drama Theatre. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Partner cities holding simultaneous Peleton rides are Riga (18 August), Tallinn (20 August), Vilnius (21 August) and Chișinău (30 August). (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Prof. Wojciech Śleszyński, director of the Museum of Memory of Siberia, emphasized the event’s international character with partners from Central‑Eastern Europe. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Participation is open to people of all ages using bicycles, scooters, roller skates or rollerblades. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Registration is open until 13 August 2026 or until all spots are filled. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The event commemorates the signing of the Ribbentrop–Molotov Pact on 23 August 1939 and subsequent Soviet aggression. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Mayor Tadeusz Truskolaski highlighted the historical significance of the date during a press conference. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The route is approximately 8 km long and passes locations related to Białystok’s World‑War‑II history. (All three articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The event will start at 17:00 at the square in front of the Aleksander Węgierka Drama Theatre. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Wojciech Śleszyński said the Peloton has an international dimension with partner cities in Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, and Chișinău. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Mayor Tadeusz Truskolaski highlighted the signing of the Ribbentrop‑Molotov Pact on 23 August 1939 as the historical context. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Participation is open to all ages and includes bicycles, scooters, rollerskates, and rollerblades. (All articles)