The Republic of Uzupis Bashny.Net

In the heart of Vilnius, a small river flowing Vilnelė forming a loop. This loop is the area Uzupis (Užupis), which houses the self-proclaimed republic of artists, poets and other creative people - Republic of Uzupis (aka Oh republic or the republic of Užupis). Dissonant to the Russian ear name means very simple: už - «for», upė - «river». So it turns out - the Republic of Užupis.
Streets Of Death - so a few years ago called the most neglected area in the center of Vilnius.

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Before Lithuania became independent in 1990, the quarter was one of the most abandoned places in the city. Later quarter was the home of many artists and people in the arts. Residents proclaimed Republic of Uzupis quarter with its own flag, president, constitution and even the army of 12 people. They celebrate Independence Day polushutochny April 1, which they called the Day of Užupis.
symbol of Užupis is Blowing a huge pipe, angel. When Uzupis came Dalai Lama received an honorary citizenship of the Republic, he said that he would like to hear the sound of the pipe in all the land.



Now Užupis has its own currency-evrouzh, customs, honorable citizens, ambassadors and consuls in 200 locations around the world, elections and carnivals. President of the Republic of Uzupis - poet, musician and film director Romas Lileikis. Prime Minister - Sakalas Gorodetskis. The Minister of Finance - financier Alius Lekyavichyus. Minister of Information and the sheriff - Vitas Ratkyavichyus entrepreneur. Minister of Foreign Affairs - essayist, screenwriter Thomas Chepaytis.
one of the designers who live nearby, the car painted in yellow and came up with the logo, which shows all the values ​​of the area - the elderly, kids, dogs and cats. The original machine belongs to Vytautas but often sit behind the wheel and neighbors when go to patrol or other public affairs ...
sheriff's car



Since Soviet times in Užupis lived or had their shops, many famous people. Former Mayor of Vilnius (2000 to February 2007), Arturas Zuokas lives in Užupis and participates in some of the events taking place there.
Užupis flag (by the way in Užupis their four- to each season)

hand with a hole in the middle - a sign of openness, and that have nothing - that's fine too.



the streets are galleries.
paintings painted directly on the walls of houses.
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quarter was relatively launched to artists settlement here.
many houses restored, many left intact



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Another gallery



state border



Monument Drunkard))



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close sign)



funny signboard calling relax



but most importantly, Užupis has its own constitution, which consists of 38 items!
1. Everyone has the right to live next to Vilnelė and Vilnelė flowing next to a man.
2. Everyone has the right to hot water, heating in winter and a tiled roof.
3. Everyone has the right to die, but is not required.
4. Everyone has the right to make mistakes.
5. Everyone has the right to be unique.
6. Everyone has the right to love.
7. Everyone has the right to be loved, but not necessarily.
8. Everyone has the right to be anonymous and famous.
9. Everyone has the right to be lazy and do nothing.
10. Everyone has the right to love and take care of the cat.
11. Everyone has the right to take care of the dog for the rest of one of them.
12. A dog has the right to be a dog.
13. A cat is not obliged to love its master, but in difficult times is obliged to come to his aid.
14. Everyone has the right to forget, whether he has obligations.
15. Everyone has the right to question, but it is - not an obligation.
16. Everyone has the right to be happy.
17. Everyone has the right to be unhappy.
18. Everyone has the right to remain silent.
19. Everyone has the right to believe.
20. Everyone has the right to realize his insignificance and his greatness.
21. Nobody has the right to commit violence.
22. Nobody has the right to encroach on the eternal.
23. Everyone has the right to understand.
24. Everyone has the right to understand nothing.
25. Everyone has the right to any nationality.
26. Everyone has the right to celebrate or not to celebrate his birthday.
27. Everyone shall remember his name.
28. Everyone can share what he has.
29. No one can share what has not.
30. Everyone has the right to the brothers, sisters and parents.
31. Everyone can be free.
32. Everyone is responsible for their freedom.
33. Everyone has the right to cry.
34. Everyone has the right to be misunderstood.
35. Nobody has the right to shift the blame on others.
36. Everyone has the right to be a person.
37. Everyone has the right to have no rights.
38. Everyone has the right not to be afraid.

Commandments (by the way, only in the Russian version, they are called "Commandments»)

Did not win
Does not protect
Do not give up

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