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How many times was Kolas awarded the Stalin Prize?

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Jakub Kolas was awarded the Stalin Prize twice: in 1941 for his collection of poems "In the Forest" and in 1946 for his epic poem "The New World". The Stalin Prize was a prestigious award that was given to Soviet citizens who had made significant contributions to the arts, sciences, or literature. Kolas was one of the most celebrated poets in Belarus, and his work is still widely read today.
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