Published : 2014-12-30

Jan Hanasz – hero of Torun Solidarity underground

Wojciech Polak



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Professor Jan Hanasz – a prominent astronomer from Toruń, is the main founder of the underground Solidarity in Torun, after the introduction of martial law. In 1982-1984 he was the head of the board of the underground Solidarity in Torun. The Board, over time, adopted the name of the Regional Executive Committee. Jan Hanasz was also the organizer of Torun Radio Solidarity. The broadcasting was made by the transmitters constructed by local scientists and engineers, and soared in the air by balloons filled with hydrogen. Jan Hanasz, along with a group of co-workers also emitted Solidarity slogans on vision of TV Torun. During this action was arrested and spent several months in prison. Jan Hanasz was also involved in establishing and maintaining contacts of underground Toruń Solidarity with foreign centers Union.

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Jan Hanasz, „Solidarność”, Toruń


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Polak, W. (2014). Jan Hanasz – hero of Torun Solidarity underground. Fides, Ratio Et Patria. Studia Toruńskie, (1), 81–94. https://doi.org/10.56583/frp.1943

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