Today, Belarus marks the 135th birthday anniversary of Yakub Kolas – the famous poet, author, academic, and public figure.
Commemorative events are held in the homeland of the great poet in Stolbtsy District and in the cities connected with the biography and the work of Yakub Kolas. In Minsk, the Literary-Commemorative Museum of Yakub Kolas is in the centre of festive events. Today, a concert devoted to the national poet will be held at the Philharmonic Society. In the afternoon flowers will be laid at the monument of Yakub Kolas.












