History
Yakub Kolas square is located at the place of historical village Kamarouka, which in turn gave name to the nearby Kamarou Flee Market. Initially the square bore the name "Kamarouskaya" In 1956 the square was named in honour of the folk poet and one of the founders of the classic Belarusian literature - Yakub Kolas. The monument to Yakub Kolas was opened November 3, 1972 celebrating the 90-th year of birth of Yakub Kolas
Coordinates: 53°54′56″N 27°34′57″E / 53.91556°N 27.5825°E / 53.91556; 27.5825
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