title: Smolensk in the Life and Work of N.I. Rylenkov
abstract: The article examines the part of Rylenkov's work in which the image of the Smolensk region is created or touched upon. The main focus is on the poetic legacy of Nikolai Ivanovich. Such peculiar elements of the poet's Smolensk text as «Smolensk region is a teacher», «Smolensk is a space permeated with history», «Smolensk is magical», «Smolensk is reborn» are highlighted. Along with this, it is noted that well-known motifs in Rylenkov's works acquire nuances, deepening, and a special presentation.
journal: Izvestia of Smolensk State University