Sergei Rybalko posthumously awarded the title of Honorary Citizen Essentukov

Sergei Nikolaevich Rybalko posthumously awarded the title of “Honorary citizen of the resort city of Essentuki”. The decision was made by the Duma of the resort city of Essentuki. The title was awarded for contribution to the culture and literature of Stavropol and many years of social work.

Sergei Nikolaevich Rybalko (1950-2026) wrote more than forty books. Among his works are “Legends of the Caucasus”, “The Duma of the Cossacks”, “Unforgettable Encounters” and others, which have become a real encyclopedia of the Caucasian spirit, in which poetry, history and ethnography are intertwined. He not only wrote, but also lived the culture of the region: he illustrated his books, composed and performed songs, led the creative association, edited almanacs, conducted educational and patriotic work with young people, was an honorary professor of Pyatigorsk University. Rybalko is a laureate of the Governor’s Award of the Stavropol Territory named after Andrei Gubin, literary awards of the Regional Culture Fund and named after Semyon Babaevsky.

Commenting on this decision, the head of Essentukov Vladimir Krutnikov stressed that Sergey Nikolaevich was a man of rare talent and sincere soul, who with all his creativity glorified his native land. The mayor noted that the awarding of the highest city title is only a small part of the gratitude that the city can express to the outstanding poet and educator for his many years of work and invaluable contribution to the preservation of the cultural code of the region. According to the mayor, Rybalko’s books will continue to educate new generations of Essentucans, and the memory of him will forever remain in the hearts of the city’s residents.

Earlier it was reported that in Pyatigorsk will be held the festival of poetry “Lermontov seasons-2026”.