In 2000, the legacies of two talented writers from this region, poet, literary critic Antanas Masionis (1941–1974) and novelist Bronius Radzevičius (1940–1980), were eternalized on a small hill surrounded by the Vyžuona River, where sculptures by Henrikas Orakauskas were erected. Behind the river is the childhood home of Radzevičius. The writer's work was the first significant breakthrough in modern prose during the Soviet period, painfully revealing the existential deadlock of the post-war generation. In 1991, Radzevičius was awarded the Lithuanian National Prize. In 2007, in the town square of Vyžuonos, between the town hall and the school, a monument was erected to commemorate of the famous resident. Masionis wrote contemplative lyrics, and his works are characterised by motifs of inner turmoil, dramatic experiences and intellectualism. Radzevičius and Masionis, who passed away early, are buried in the Vyžuonos Cemetery. The two writers and the sculptor have been awarded honorary titles in the town of Vyžuonos.
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