
Petr Bessonov
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Petr Bessonov was a notable figure in Belarusian ethnography and musicology, recognized for his extensive research and documentation of Belarusian folk songs. His 1871 collection 'Belarusian Songs' is considered one of the earliest publications that helped preserve traditional Belarusian music, including songs with themes that parallel those found in 'Kupalinka.'
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Russian researcher Petr Bessonov proposed the combination 'u with brevis' as a correspondence to the existing Latin 'ŭ'.
Самая белорусская буква? В литовском языке кириллическая «ў» появилась раньше, чем в белорусскомНаша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·
Belarus· 2025-12-07
Petr Bessonov published the earliest collection of Belarusian songs in 1871.
«Купалінка» — народная песня или авторская? Правильный ответ — и такая, и такаяНаша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·
Belarus· 2025-02-26


















