turonek began his active historical researches into the belarusian national movement of the early 20th century, polish-belarusian relations in the 20th century, and the history of the roman catholic church. in 1986 he became doctor of history. turonek was the author of monograph "białoruś pod okupacją niemiecką" (belarus under the german occupation) published in 1993 by książka i wiedza.