Memorial reserve of Yanka Kupala «Vyazynka»

Yanka Kupala Memorial Reserve «Vyazynka» is one of the most touching and picturesque places in Belarus, where the memory of the great poet is carefully preserved. This museum-reserve is located in the cozy village of Vyazynka, just 40 km from Minsk. Here, among quiet meadows and winding rivers, Ivan Dominikovich Lutsevich was born in 1882 — better known to the world as Yanka Kupala, a symbol of Belarusian poetry, national spirit, and literary revival.

History

The history of the estate in Vyazynka dates back to the 19th century. In 1881, the Lutsevich family settled here, renting part of the estate from its then-owner, Valentiy Zambzhitsky, a retired judge of the Minsk provincial court. The house where the poet's family lived has retained its original layout: two vestibules and two living rooms. One half was occupied by the Lutseviches, the other — by the poet’s relatives.

In 1972, for the 90th anniversary of Yanka Kupala’s birth, Vyazynka was granted the status of a literary and memorial reserve. Belarusian architects S. Musinsky, A. Kadzhar, and A. Konovalenko did their utmost to preserve the historical atmosphere and natural landscape. They recreated Vyazynka’s appearance based on archival materials, newspapers, and local residents’ recollections.

Excursions

The Yanka Kupala Memorial Reserve «Vyazynka» is more than just a museum — it is a chance to connect with the roots of Belarusian poetry. Spread over more than 13 hectares, the reserve features the restored poet’s house, a literary exhibition, commemorative alleys, and a bronze bust of Yanka Kupala sculpted by Zair Azgur.

You can visit this remarkable location as part of an individual excursion from Minsk to the Yanka Kupala Memorial Reserve «Vyazynka». We organize this trip just for you, with a professional guide who will share not only stories of Kupala’s life and works, but also the hidden layers of history that come alive here — among the fields and rivers that inspired the poet. This excursion is perfect both for literature lovers and for those who wish to explore Belarusian culture and identity more deeply.