Budapest, 1946. (2. évfolyam)
8. szám - BENEDEK ANDRÁS: Színházi esték
message the musical testament written in the form of a violin sonata. During the moments we listened to this magic melody, there almost appeared the phantom of that terribly lonely man who says goodbye to everybody. It was the lovely farewell of a man who is about to leave on a journey from which there is no return, and of one who sings his tragically sad song of wonderful scenes which the eye of living man has never looked upon. Ша Böszörményi Nagy RECONSTRUCTION OF SOVIET RUSSIAN TOWNS The picturesque and fine, modern towns in the west of Soviet Russia suffered terrible destruction during the mechanised world war. Total war was still raging when the people of Soviet Russia set about the task of reconstructing their wrecked cities, calling to their aid the technical preparedness found in only an industrial country possessing an exceptional abundance of natural treasures. The first stage of the immense task of reconstruction was naturally devoted to the rehabilitation of the damaged industrial plants and the construction of workers' settlements around the factories. The initial reconstruction plans did not make sufficient allowance for the differences in the character, geographic, climatic and living conditions of the various towns, a circumstance which drew criticism on account of the monotonous uniformity of design contemplated. It was Generalissimo Stalin himself who gave the lead for the correct design to be adopted in the reconstruction of the devastated towns in his great and victorious country. When examining the plans for the repair necessary in Moscow, he drew attention to the fact that every town must be regarded as a separate living organ, shaped by the course of history, and as one possessing an individuality and character of its own. These factors must never be forgotten and artistic requirements, based on the principle of practical reconstruction, must be made to fit into this framework. The purpose Generalissimo Stalin had in mind was to create architecturally beautiful structures and thereby to conjure beauty and harmony into the lives of the towns themselves. Rornd Rado g THE THERMAL BATHS AND THE FUTURE OF THE TABÁN There are over a hundred thermal springs in Budapest suitable for the cure of rheumatic maladies and internal complaints. For centuries past, these thermal springs have been placed in the service of healing and have attracted very large numbers of tourists to Hungary. During the recent siege of the Hungarian capital, most of the establishments situated around these springs suffered more or less severely and it is due only to the spirit of abnegation and devotion to their duty shown by the workmen engaged on the task of reconstruction that the thermal establishments are functioning again if in a restricted measure. There is still much to be done and a great deal of medical equipment to be replaced. Apart from this task, there are many plans for the construction of a special spa-district to be centered around the Tabán, on the northern slopes of Mount Gellért. In view of the fact that the transcontinental roads would abut in the Tabán and that this area faces the north, the author of this article recommends that the thermal establishments be built on the southern slopes of Mount Gellért, namely around the already existing St. Gellért Hotel, which would have to be considerably enlarged and to which a special rheumatic hospital would have to be added. Béla Dobrossy RECONSTRUCTION IN THE FIELD OF SPORT At the cost of great sacrifices to itself, the Municipality of Budapest has repaired the immense damage caused by the war to the many sports facilities in Budapest. It is thanks to these endeavours that the Millenary Race Track can now be used again and that training has begun once more on the only cycling track in Hungary. The Students' Stadium in the People's Park — one of the most modern and finest constructions of its kind in Europe — is also being used again. Hundreds of students meet there almost daily eager to become the worthy successors of those whose athletic careers were launched within its walls and whose victories at international athletic championships and Olympic games brought fame and recognition to their country. The members of the one hundred and twenty athletic organisations in Hungary are taking part in the boxing matches, athletic competitions, wrestling tourneys and basket-ball championships now held in the schools and gymnasia of Budapest. József Képessy A „BUDAPEST99 I. évfolyam 1. számának sértetlen, jó állapotban levő példányait a kiadóhivatal megvételre keresi. (Közp. városháza, II. em. 224. szám) JUn & ék shop for glass and porcelain of art". Hungarian specialities * BUDAPEST, IV., RÉGIPOSTA-UTCA 5 Távbeszélő: 189-075 308
