140 years since the birth of Yakub Kolas

On November 3, 2022, the Republic of Belarus celebrates the anniversary of the famous Belarusian writer, teacher and scientist, national poet of Belarus Yakub Kolas.

Head of State Alexander Lukashenko greeted the participants of the festive events with the following words: “The genius of his poetic talent was revealed at the turn of the century, when at the beginning of the 20th century there were searches for national identity and the path of further development of our people,” the congratulation says. – Classical masterpieces revealed the subtlest sides of the Belarusian soul, raised the native word to the pinnacle of art, became a call and testimony to compatriots about the sacred duty of selfless service to the Motherland.

Throughout his life, Yakub Kolas had a close relationship with all corners of our country.

Documentary evidence of his activities is also available in the archival funds of the State Archive of the Mogilev Region.

Among the most valuable in the personal archive of the latter, among other appeals and letters.

We advise you to learn about other visits of the classic of Russian literature to Mogilev from the article by Nina Sergeevna Skaptsova, posted on the website of the Main Department of Justice of the Mogilev Regional Executive Committee.