The brief article raises an issue of immortalising the memory of poet Wladyslaw Syrokomla (real name: Ludwik Władysław Franciszek Kondratowicz, 1823–1862 ) and of looking after his tombstone. The poet was buried in Vilnius Rasos Cemetery, on the Hill of the Literaries. The article gives a brief overview of the history of Rasos Cemetery in the 19th and the 20th centuries. It is interesting that W. Syrokomla was the first to begin describing tombstone inscriptions in this cemetery in 1954. Unfortunately, his notes have not been found as yet. The poet lived in Vilnius and Borejkowszczyzna Folwark which was visited by Vilnius cultural elite (a museum exposition devoted to W. Syrokomla’s life and creative work has been running in this Folwark since 1975). The poet’s grave in Rasos Necropolis has always been visited by not only Vilnius residents, but also admirers of his talents coming from far away. The article provides details of the condition of the grave in the 19th and the 20th centuries, and variants of the epitaph. Based on the regional press, the article discusses attempts by Vilnius cultural associations to raise funds and look after the grave of W. Syrokomla (and also graves of other well-known creators in Rasos Cemetery). The memorial was last renovated in 1930s and is in a poor state
