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Jakub Kolas, Bronze and granite memorial in Independence Avenue, Belarus

The Jakub Kolas memorial shows the writer seated on a bench, surrounded by nine bronze figures drawn from his literary works. The composition creates a complete scene from literature in stone and bronze.

The memorial was unveiled in 1972 to celebrate Kolas' 90th birthday, honoring one of the founders of Belarusian literature. Its creation reflected the recognition of his importance to the nation's culture.

The surrounding figures come from his most famous works and tell stories from Belarusian literature. Visitors can explore the different characters and discover the world that Kolas created in his writings.

The memorial stands at the intersection of Independence Avenue and Jakub Kolas Street, just near the metro station entrance. The location is easy to reach on foot, and the surrounding area offers plenty of space to explore.

Each of the nine bronze figures depicts a different character and tells part of a story, making the monument a three-dimensional representation of the literary world. This arrangement makes it a rare example of a writer being honored through his own creations.

Location: Minsk

Architects: Юрий Михайлович Градов, Heorhiy V. Zaborsky, Leanid Levin

Creator: Zair Azgur

Made from material: bronze, granite

GPS coordinates: 53.91563,27.58268

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48

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