Heroes of Serbia - Memory Eternal: Почаст краљу Александру // "Radio Television Serbia" Oct. 9, 2009

MAN FROM THE BALKANS

I am not ashamed of being,

as you would say,

a barbarian from the Balkans,

home of all that's unclean and stormy.

Now you will hear,

that we too have

cultures of which you have no notion.

Desanka Maksimovic

(Translated by: Reginald de Bray)

From Don't Fear: Selected Poems by Desanka Maksimovic, Association of Serbian Writers, 1998.

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Welcome to "Heroes of Serbia", a place where Serbdom is revered, celebrated and honored.

This site will celebrate the 'Heroes of Serbia' who made their mark from the onset of their migration to the Balkans in the 7th century through World War One, with special focus on the years preceding the Great War and the four years between 1914 and 1918, of what was supposed to be the 'war to end all wars'.

The Serbian contribution to the Allied victory in World War One was essential, and here at "Heroes of Serbia", it will receive the due honor it deserves.

Thank you for visiting.

Aleksandra Rebic