Kandalaksha celebrated the 60th anniversary of the creative work of a local poetess who holds the status of an honorary resident of the district.

A literary evening titled "My World" took place at the Kolychev Central Library. This was reported by the administration of the Kandalaksha District.

The evening was dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the creative career of Lyudmila Bey, an honorary citizen of the district. Lyudmila Bey began writing on October 13, 1966. Her mother kept her first poem in the family archive.

Over six decades, she wrote hundreds of poems about her small homeland, the North and its nature, the defenders of the Motherland, and life. Lyudmila Bey has distinguished herself as a poet, prose writer, playwright, theater director, actress, and journalist.

At the event, she talked about how it all began, about her favorite works and the people who inspired her. Friends, colleagues, students, and admirers of her work came to support her.