Literature · Media · 1882–1942

Yanka Kupala

Ivan Daminikavich Lutsevich (Belarusian: Іван Дамінікавіч Луцэвіч, romanized: Ivan Daminikavič Łucevič, Polish: Iwan Daminikawicz Łucewicz; 7 July 1882 – 28 June 1942), better known by his pen name Yanka Kupala (Янка Купала), was a Belarusian poet and writer.

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Age at death: 60
Years since death: 84

Born: June 25, 1882 · Viazynka, Belarus
Died: June 28, 1942
Nationality: Russian
Known for: Literature, Media

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