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Town in Vitebsk Region, Belarus
Polotsk District. Polotsk is served by Polotsk Airport and Borovitsy air base. As of 2025, it has a population of 79,285. Polotsk is twinned with: Elektrostal
Polotsk
Medieval principality of the Early East Slavs (862-1307)
The Principality of Polotsk (obsolete spelling: Polock; Belarusian: По́лацкае кня́ства, romanized: Połackaje kniastva; Latin: Polocensis Ducatus), also
Principality_of_Polotsk
Prince of Polotsk (r. 1044–1101) and Kiev (r. 1068–1069)
Prince of Polotsk and Vitebsk, and was thus the great-grandson of Vladimir I of Kiev and Rogneda of Polotsk. He was born in c. 1029–1030 in Polotsk (with
Vseslav_of_Polotsk
Topics referred to by the same term
siege of Polotsk might refer to several sieges of the city: Siege of Polotsk (1381) by forces of Skirgaila against Andrei of Polotsk Siege of Polotsk (1513)
Siege of Polotsk (disambiguation)
Siege_of_Polotsk_(disambiguation)
Former region of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic
Polotsk Region (Belarusian: Полацкая вобласць; Russian: Полоцкая область) was an administrative division in the Byelorussian SSR. It was created on 20
Polotsk_Region
Princess of Polotsk (c. 960–c. 1000)
having been a princess of Polotsk, the daughter of Rogvolod (Ragnvald), who came from Scandinavia and established himself at Polotsk in the mid-10th century
Rogneda_of_Polotsk
Topics referred to by the same term
of Polotsk, 17–19 October 1812 Siege of Polotsk (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Battle of Polotsk. If
Battle_of_Polotsk
14th-century Lithuanian prince
Andrei of Polotsk (Lithuanian: Andrius Algirdaitis; Belarusian: Андрэй Альгердавіч; Polish: Andrzej Olgierdowic; c. 1325 – 12 August 1399) was the eldest
Andrei_of_Polotsk
The siege of Polotsk was the siege of the Lithuanian fortress of Polotsk that took place in the winter of 1562 and 1563. The siege is considered one of
Siege_of_Polotsk_(1563)
Football club
FC Polotsk was a Belarusian professional football club based in Polotsk, Vitebsk Oblast, Belarus. The club was founded in 2004 and joined Belarusian Second
FC_Polotsk
Country in Eastern Europe and North Asia
moving from Kiev towards present-day Suzdal and Murom and another from Polotsk towards Novgorod and Rostov. Prior to Slavic migration, that territory
Russia
Prince of Polotsk
Ізяславіч, Russian: Брячислав Изяславич) (c. 997 – 1044) was the prince of Polotsk between 1001 and 1044. His name, possibly, may have been of something in
Bryachislav_of_Polotsk
1812 battle during the French invasion of Russia
French invasion of Russia 330km 205miles Polotsk 15 Pultusk 14 Gorodeczno 13 Drohiczyn 12 Tauroggen 11 Riga 10 Tilsit 9 Warsaw 8 Berezina 7 Maloyaro-
Second_Battle_of_Polotsk
Belarusian University
in Novopolotsk and Polotsk, Belarus. The university is named after Saint Euphrosyne of Polotsk, the daughter of the prince of Polotsk. In 1580, the Jesuit
Saint Euphrosyne Polotsk State University
Saint_Euphrosyne_Polotsk_State_University
The Polotsk offensive (Russian: Полоцкая наступательная операция) was part of the second phase of the Belorussian strategic offensive of the Red Army
Polotsk_offensive
Church in Belarus
romanized: Spasa-Praabraženskaja carkva) of the St. Euphrosine monastery in Polotsk, Belarus is a unique monument of pre-Mongol Rus' architecture. Built in
Transfiguration Church, Polotsk
Transfiguration_Church,_Polotsk
Ruler of the Polotsk principality
The Prince of Polotsk ruled the Principality of Polotsk within the realm of Kievan Rus' or within the Grand Duchy of Lithuania from the mid-9th century
Prince_of_Polotsk
College in Polotsk, Grand Duchy of Lithuania
The Jesuit College in Polotsk (Latin: Collegium Polocense) was a college established by the Jesuit Order in Polotsk, then part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Jesuit_College_in_Polotsk
Cathedral in Polotsk, Belarus
Safijski sabor) is a former religious building in Polotsk, Belarus, that was built by Prince Vseslav of Polotsk between 1044 and 1066, now serving as a concert
Saint Sophia Cathedral, Polotsk
Saint_Sophia_Cathedral,_Polotsk
Polish–Lithuanian victory of the Livonian War
The siege of Polotsk (Russian: Осада Полоцка, Polish: Oblężenie Połocka,Lithuanian: Polocko apgultis, Belarusian: Аблога Полацка) was a siege by forces
Siege_of_Polotsk_(1579)
Belarusian criminals and serial killers
The Polotsk Four was a group of Belarusian criminals and robbers, active from 2001 to 2002, led by serial killers Sergey Pugachev and Alexander Burdenko
The_Polotsk_Four
Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Polotsk or Połock Voivodeship (Latin: Palatinatus Polocensis; Lithuanian: Polocko vaivadija; Polish: Województwo połockie, Belarusian: Полацкае ваяводства)
Polotsk_Voivodeship
Eastern Catholic ecclesiastical territory in Poland-Lithuania (1596-1839)
The Archeparchy of Polotsk-Vitebsk was an archeparchy of the Ruthenian Uniate Church that was situated in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. From 1596
Archeparchy of Polotsk–Vitebsk (Ruthenian Uniate Church)
Archeparchy_of_Polotsk–Vitebsk_(Ruthenian_Uniate_Church)
Region of Belarus
Belarus at 30.6 p/km². Key cities in the region include Vitebsk, Orsha, Polotsk, and Novopolotsk. Vitebsk region covers an area of 40,000 km², which is
Vitebsk_region
Belarusian saint and abbess
Euphrosyne of Polotsk (Belarusian: Еўфрасіння Полацкая; 1104–1167) was the granddaughter of Vseslav, the prince of Polotsk, and daughter of Prince Prince
Euphrosyne_of_Polotsk
1518 battle in the Muscovite–Lithuanian Wars
The siege of Polotsk was laid in 1518 by forces of the Grand Duchy of Moscow on Polotsk during the Fourth Muscovite–Lithuanian War (1512–1522). The Lithuanians
Siege_of_Polotsk
Slavic state in present day Belarus (1101-1326)
Principality of Minsk was an appanage principality of the Principality of Polotsk and centered on the city of Minsk (today in Belarus). It existed from its
Principality_of_Minsk
Belarusian cross, symbol of Belarus and Orthodox Christianity
The Cross of Saint Euphrosyne or Cross of Euphrosyne of Polotsk (Belarusian: Крыж Ефрасінні Полацкай) was a revered relic of the Orthodox Church in Belarus
Cross_of_Saint_Euphrosyne
Prince of Polotsk
(978–1001) was the son of Vladimir I of Kiev and Rogneda of Polotsk. He was the progenitor of the Polotsk branch of Rurikid princes known as the Iziaslavichi
Iziaslav_of_Polotsk
1812 conflict during the Napoleonic Wars
Tolly's First Army of the West to Drissa and Polotsk. Cavalry corps of Murat (32,000) advanced to Vilnius and Polotsk in the vanguard. I Corps of Davout (72
French_invasion_of_Russia
The Synod of Polotsk was a local synod held on February 12, 1839, by the clergy of the Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church in the city of Polotsk for reunification
Synod_of_Polotsk
District of Vitebsk region, Belarus
Polotsk district or Polatsk district (Belarusian: Полацкі раён, romanized: Polacki rajon; Russian: Полоцкий район, romanized: Polotsky rayon) is a district
Polotsk_district
Country in Eastern Europe
Belarus were ruled by independent city-states such as the Principality of Polotsk. Around 1300 these lands came fully under the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Belarus
Grand Prince of Kiev from 978 to 1015
betrothed to Yaropolk), so Vladimir attacked Polotsk, took Ragnhild by force, and put her parents to the sword. Polotsk was a key fortress on the way to Kiev
Vladimir_the_Great
monastery in Polotsk, one of the oldest and largest centers of Orthodoxy in Belarus. The monastery was founded by the holy princess Euphrosyne of Polotsk in 1128
Saint_Eufrosyne_Monastery
Leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953
Soviet soldiers in Polotsk, July 1944
Joseph_Stalin
Prince of Polotsk
romanized: Rahvalod; c. 920 – 978) was the first chronicled prince of Polotsk. He reigned until 978, when he and his two sons were killed by Vladimir
Rogvolod
Queen of Denmark from 1157 to 1182
Sophia of Minsk or Sophia of Polotsk (died 5 May 1198) was a Danish queen consort by marriage to King Valdemar I of Denmark, and a landgravine of Thuringia
Sophia_of_Minsk
of the Polish army was comes Wszebor. In turn, the prince of Polotsk, Vseslav of Polotsk, who had driven Iziaslav out of Kiev, gathered an army not to
Bolesław II the Bold's expedition to Kiev (1069–1071)
Bolesław_II_the_Bold's_expedition_to_Kiev_(1069–1071)
Capital and largest city of Belarus
capital of the Principality of Minsk, an appanage of the Principality of Polotsk, before being annexed by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1242. It received
Minsk
Belarusian protests against integration with Russia in 2019
into a Union State with Russia. Demonstrations were held in Minsk and Polotsk from 7 to 29 December 2019, however, last protests ended on 4 January 2020
2019 Belarusian anti-Russian protests
2019_Belarusian_anti-Russian_protests
1812 battle during the French invasion of Russia
French invasion of Russia 330km 205miles Polotsk 15 Pultusk 14 Gorodeczno 13 Drohiczyn 12 Tauroggen 11 Riga 10 Tilsit 9 Warsaw 8 Berezina 7 Maloyaro-
First_Battle_of_Polotsk
Lithuanian prince (died 1263)
Tautvilas (or Tautvila; died 1263) was the Lithuanian prince of Polotsk and one of Dausprungas' sons and nephews of Lithuanian king Mindaugas. Tautvilas
Tautvilas
district of the former Principality of Polotsk, which it had split from in the 12th century. It split along with Polotsk, Minsk, Vitebsk, Drutsk and Logozhsk
Principality_of_Izyaslavl
Emperor of Russia from 1894 to 1917
others; Sovereign and Grand Prince of Nizhni Novgorod, Chernigov, Ryazan, Polotsk, Rostov, Jaroslavl, Beloozero, Udoria, Obdoria, Kondia, Vitebsk, Mstislav
Nicholas_II
Soviet serial killer
Strangler" (Віцебскі душыцель), who murdered a minimum of 36 women in Vitebsk, Polotsk and the surrounding regions in the Byelorussian SSR between 1971 and 1985
Gennady_Mikhasevich
Airport in Polotsk
Polotsk Airport (also Polotsk South) is a civilian airfield in Belarus, located 9 km south of Polotsk. There are no regularly scheduled services at the
Polotsk_Airport
Belarusian poet, dramatist, and cleric (1629–1680)
Symeon (Simeon) of Polotsk or Symeon Polotsky (Russian: Симео́н По́лоцкий; born as Samuel Piotrowski-Sitnianowicz, Russian: Самуи́л Петро́вский-Ситнянович;
Symeon_of_Polotsk
Military unit
casualties and was halted around October 16. 1st Baltic Front began its Polotsk–Vitebsk offensive on November 2. The 43rd and 39th Armies were ordered
145th_Rifle_Division
c. 880–1240 East Slavic state in Europe
mentioned by Yaroslav were Principality of Polotsk, ruled by Yaroslav's older brother Iziaslav of Polotsk that was to remain under the control of his
Kievan_Rus'
Grand Prince of Kiev (r. 1054–1068; 1069–1073; 1077–1078)
[citation needed] In 1065, their cousin Vseslav, who was the prince of Polotsk, besieged Pskov, but was defeated. In the winter of 1066–1067, he also
Iziaslav_I_of_Kiev
Lukashenko Alaksandar Milinkievič Zianon Paźniak Rogneda of Polotsk Izyaslav of Polotsk Andrei Gromyko Ivonka Survilla See List of Belarusian writers
List of Belarusians (ethnic group)
List_of_Belarusians_(ethnic_group)
French general and emperor (1769–1821)
Klyastitsy Majadahonda Gorodechno Smolensk 1st Polotsk Valutino Mesoten Borodino Moscow Burgos Tarutino 2nd Polotsk Venta del Pozo Maloyaroslavets Chashniki
Napoleon
1577–82 Polish–Lithuanian offensive against Russia during the Livonian War
of Russian tsar Ivan IV ("the Terrible") over the Duchy of Livonia and Polotsk. Russian forces were expelled from Livonia before the campaign was concluded
Livonian campaign of Stephen Báthory
Livonian_campaign_of_Stephen_Báthory
European polity
obsolete spelling: Druck) was a small appanage of the Principality of Polotsk, centred in the city of Drutsk. It was located on a three way stick between
Principality_of_Drutsk
13th-century Mongol military campaign in Europe
from the Mongol invasion, including Galicia–Volhynia, Pskov, Smolensk, Polotsk, Vitebsk, and probably Rostov and Uglich. The Mongol campaign was heralded
Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'
Mongol_invasion_of_Kievan_Rus'
Polish and Lithuanian noble family
Ruthenian origin, descending from the medieval boyars of Smolensk and Polotsk. The family acquired great influence and wealth in the Polish–Lithuanian
Sapieha
Historical town in Belarus
was established in 1078 as an outpost of the Principality of Polotsk on the road from Polotsk to Kiev and Chernigov. According to the Drutsk Gospel, the
Drutsk
Russian state from 1721 to 1917
Council of Uvetichi • Mongol conquest Novgorod Land 862–1136 Principality of Polotsk 987–1397 Principality of Chernigov 988–1402 Rostov-Suzdal 1093–1157 full
Russian_Empire
Soviet partisan (1926–1944)
She also had a museum to the Komsomol, situated on the highway between Polotsk and Vitebsk. On top of this, she has two monuments named after her, a bust
Zinaida_Portnova
Russian architect and engineer
Krasnoye, Studenka (at the Berezina), Klyastitsy (near Vitebsk), Smolensk, Polotsk, Chashniki, Kulakovo and Kovno, the third class monuments - in Saltykovka
Antonio_Adamini
Prince of Minsk from 1101 to 1119
1119. During his reign, Minsk was at war with Kiev and Polotsk. He was the son of Vseslav of Polotsk and founded the Minsk branch of Rurikids. In 1104, his
Gleb_Vseslavich
1512–1522 part of the Muscovite-Lithuanian Wars
year organized a campaign of troops against Polotsk and Smolensk. Soon the troops were withdrawn from Polotsk, they remained near Smolensk until March 1513
Lithuanian–Muscovite War (1512–1522)
Lithuanian–Muscovite_War_(1512–1522)
Old Norse name for Rus'
Aldeigja/Aldeigjuborg (Ladoga), Kœnugarðr/Kænugarðr (Kiev), Pallteskja/Pallteskia (Polotsk), Smaleskja/Smaleskia (Smolensk), Súrdalar (Suzdal), Móramar (Murom), and
Garðaríki
Orthodox monastery in Moscow
17th century, the monastery's learned administrators such as Symeon of Polotsk and Sylvester Medvedev had it transformed into a hotbed of enlightenment
Monastery of the Holy Mandylion, Moscow
Monastery_of_the_Holy_Mandylion,_Moscow
River in Europe
the Daugava: Andreapol Zapadnaya Dvina Velizh Ruba Vitebsk Beshankovichy Polotsk (home to the Boris stones) Navapolatsk Dzisna Verkhnedvinsk Druya Krāslava
Daugava
City in Vitebsk Region, Belarus
Founded in 1958, it is located close to the city of Polotsk and the name literally means "New Polotsk". In 2008, its population was 107,458. As of 2025
Novopolotsk
Ukrainian bishop (1798–1868)
12 February 1839, the Uniate clergy gathered in Polotsk. The meeting, known as the Synod of Polotsk, adopted the Act of Reunion and issued an appeal
Joseph_Semashko
European polity
controlled by the Principality of Polotsk beginning from the 10th century. Following the death of Vseslav of Polotsk in 1101, Polotsk was divided into six smaller
Principality_of_Vitebsk
Baltic principality (1180s–1206)
Latin: Terra Kukonois) was a small vassal state of the Principality of Polotsk on the right bank of the Daugava River in ancient Livonia (modern Latvia)
Principality_of_Koknese
1812 battle during the French invasion of Russia
Wittgenstein's victory at the second battle of Polotsk just two weeks earlier. Upon learning of the French defeat at Polotsk, Victor, the commander of the French
Battle_of_Chashniki
Slavic and Greek designation of Vikings
established the state of Kievan Rus' as well as the principalities of Polotsk and Turov. They also formed the Byzantine Varangian Guard. According to
Varangians
Maria Vasilkovna of Polotsk (Ukrainian: Марія Васильківна) (?-1194), was a Grand Princess of the Kiev by marriage to Sviatoslav III of Kiev, Grand Prince
Maria_Vasilkovna_of_Polotsk
Lithuanian-Polish Jesuit priest. He was Rector of the Jesuit College in Polotsk when the Society of Jesus was suppressed in 1773; in 1782, he was elected
Stanislaus_Czerniewicz
Belarusian Axis collaborationist organisation composed of Old Believer villages
German-occupied Byelorussia during the Second World War. Located near Polotsk, the "republic" was composed primarily of villages inhabited by Old Believers
Zuyev_Republic
1812 battle during the French invasion of Russia
August [O.S. 20 July] 1812 near the village of Klyastitsy on the road between Polotsk and Sebezh. In this battle, the Russian vanguard under the command of General
Battle_of_Klyastitsy
1962 Soviet film
the sea rescue tow. Together with the crew he will have to tow the ship Polotsk from Novaya Zemlya, which was defeated and damaged during World War II
The_Road_to_Berth
Vainius or Voin (died between 1338 and 1342) was the Lithuanian Prince of Polotsk from 1328 to his death. Very little is known about Vainius, brother of
Vainius
Russian religious writer (1641–1691)
a Russian writer, poet, and theologian. He was a student of Simeon of Polotsk. Sylvester was born in Kursk; he was first a podyachy in Kursk and then
Sylvester_Medvedev
Azerbaijani professor and engineer
professor. He served as Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Polotsk State University, Belarus from 1988 to 2007. Abaev was born on 2 November
Genrikh_Abaev
Principality of Polotsk, and especially its capital at Polotsk, was an early cultural center of Belarus. The Saint Sophia Cathedral in Polotsk is one example
Architecture_in_Belarus
Russian-American violinist (1901–1987)
boys' school (cheder). He lived in Polotsk in Vitebsk Governorate with his family. By the end of the 19th century, Polotsk was the center of an uyezd (district)
Jascha_Heifetz
16th-century war in Eastern Europe
Poland–Lithuania, Russia lost all of its former holdings in Livonia and Polotsk to Poland–Lithuania. The following year, Sweden and Russia signed the Truce
Livonian_War
Lithuanian noble and diplomat (d. 1951)
Lithuanian noble and diplomat. He briefly was a regent of Polotsk (equivalent to the later Voivode of Polotsk) in 1440, regent of Smolensk (Voivode of Smolensk)
Petras_Simonas_Gedgaudas
1802–1924 unit of Russia
in 1776 it was split into Pskov and Polotsk Governorates. In 1778 Polotsk Governorate was transformed into Polotsk Viceroyalty. In 1793, the Second Partition
Vitebsk_Governorate
Rus' and were split between different regional principalities, including Polotsk, Turov, Vitebsk, and others. Following the Mongol invasions of the 13th
History_of_Belarus
Novgorod-Seversk (Novhorod-Siversk), Peremyshl (Przemyśl), Pereyaslavl (Pereiaslav), Polotsk (Polatsk), Ryazan (Riazan), Terebovlia, Turov and Pinsk (Turau-Pinsk, Turovian
List of wars involving Kievan Rus'
List_of_wars_involving_Kievan_Rus'
Belarusian rock festival (1990-2007)
Rock-wheel) was a Belarusian rock festival held annually from 1990 to 2007 in Polotsk and Novopolotsk. At the Rock Coronation 2004–2005, it won in the category
Rock-kola
Lahoysk Valozhyn Chervyen Kopyl Uzda Krupki Myadzyel Orsha Novopolotsk Polotsk Pastavy Hlybokaye Lyepyel Novolukoml Haradok Baran Talachyn Braslaw Chashniki
List of cities and towns in Belarus
List_of_cities_and_towns_in_Belarus
Superior-General of the Society of Jesus
at the court of Emperor Joseph II until 1784. In 1785, Gruber went to Polotsk, a border city between the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Russian
Gabriel_Gruber
Latgalian principality (10th century–1239)
Vidzeme. In the North bordering Tālava and Atzele, in the east bordering Polotsk, then in the south bordering Lithuania and Selonia and finally in the west
Principality_of_Jersika
1067 battle near Minsk, Belarus
Polotsk, who had rebuffed him, saying she did not want to take off the shoes of a slave's son. In retaliation, Vladimir attacked and pillaged Polotsk
Battle_on_the_Nemiga_River
Ethnic minority in Russia
the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth. In 1654 the Poles were taken from Polotsk, 141 people from the Polish small gentry were evacuated to Tiinsk together
Polish_minority_in_Russia
Military unit
remained in the reserve, but served with honour, notably at the Battles of Polotsk and later the crossing of the Berezina. After retreating from Russia, elements
1st_Swiss_Regiment_(France)
Russian historical film
is now ruled by his sons Yaropolk, Oleg and Vladimir. While en route to Polotsk, part of Yaropolk's retinue led by Lyut go hunting for an aurochs and inadvertently
Viking_(2016_film)
Grand Prince of Kiev from 1019 to 1054
Saint George. Yaroslav was a son of Vladimir the Great and Rogneda of Polotsk. Yaroslav ruled the northern lands around Rostov before being transferred
Yaroslav_the_Wise
Royal Navy officer (1758–1805)
Klyastitsy Majadahonda Gorodechno Smolensk 1st Polotsk Valutino Mesoten Borodino Moscow Burgos Tarutino 2nd Polotsk Venta del Pozo Maloyaroslavets Chashniki
Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson
Horatio_Nelson,_1st_Viscount_Nelson
Polish nobleman
1677) was a Polish nobleman (szlachcic), a chamberlain (podkomorzy) of Polotsk and a deputy to the sejm (parliament) of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Justynian_Szczytt_(d._1677)
Inscribed stones in Belarus
medieval artifacts erected along the bank of the Western Dvina between Polotsk and Drissa, Belarus. They probably predate Christianity in the area, but
Boris_stones
1596 transfer of religious jurisdiction
initially accept the union Metropolitan of Kiev and all Rus' Archeparch of Polotsk–Vitebsk Bishop of Smolensk Bishop of Volodymyr–Brest Bishop of Przemyśl-Sambir-Sanok
Union_of_Brest
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