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Yakub Kolas Square

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City square in Minsk centred on a monument to poet Yakub Kolas; visitors attend public events and pass through to nearby theatres and Soviet-era architecture.

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Address: Yakub Kolas Square (Ploshchad Yakuba Kolasa), Minsk city centre, Belarus
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About Yakub Kolas Square

Yakub Kolas Square is a public urban square in Minsk, Belarus named after the Belarusian poet Yakub Kolas. The square functions as a civic space and includes a monument commemorating the poet.

The square is an urban focal point used for pedestrian movement and city events and is surrounded by city streets and buildings typical of central Minsk. It serves both commemorative and practical roles in the city’s public realm.

The space was established as part of Minsk’s urban fabric and retains its commemorative association through the monument and naming. It is a recognised landmark within the city’s central districts.

The square sits in central Minsk within the city’s administrative area and is accessible from surrounding streets and public transport links.

  • Monument: Named for the Belarusian poet Yakub Kolas and marked by a monument dedicated to him in the square.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Yakub Kolas Square

Best visited in late spring to early autumn for city walks and events; winter offers a very different, colder aesthetic.

Late spring to early autumn
May-September · 10-25°C
Pleasant walking weather; outdoor events and concerts are more frequent.
Winter
December-February · -8-0°C
Cold and often snowy, with a stark, photographic clarity to the city's monuments.

Weather & Climate near Yakub Kolas Square

Climate

Yakub Kolas Square's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (657 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 50 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-35°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -8° - -3° -11° 38 mm overcast 97% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 7.9h
February Poor -8° - -2° -10° 33 mm overcast 96% 3.6 m/s 0.1 low 9.6h
March Poor -4° - 3° -4° 42 mm overcast 91% 3.3 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 2° - 11° 4° 45 mm partly cloudy 82% 3.2 m/s 0.7 moderate 13.8h
May Good 8° - 18° 13° 56 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.9 m/s 1.1 high 15.7h
June Good 11° - 21° 16° 81 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.7 m/s 1.4 high 16.7h
July Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 89 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.6 m/s 1.3 high 16.2h
August Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 64 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.5 m/s 1.1 high 14.6h
September Good 7° - 16° 12° 60 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 12.5h
October Acceptable 3° - 10° 4° 52 mm overcast 88% 3.2 m/s 0.2 low 10.4h
November Poor -2° - 3° -3° 48 mm overcast 94% 3.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.4h
December Poor -6° - -1° -8° 49 mm overcast 97% 3.6 m/s 0.0 low 7.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Yakub Kolas Square

Located in central Minsk; accessible by the city’s metro and bus network. From Minsk railway station use local transit or a 15-25 minute walk depending on starting point.

Tips for Visiting Yakub Kolas Square

  • The square is adjacent to Minsk's historic avenues - combine a visit with a walk through nearby streets and museums.
  • Public events and concerts are often staged in the square - check local listings for festivals or commemorations.