Polatsk
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Polotsk is a town in Belarus' Vitebsk Region, situated on the Dvina River. It served as a key center of power in the 10th-12th centuries, rivaling Kiev. Prince Vseslav of Polotsk, a prominent ruler, left a lasting mark with an inscription near St. Sophia Cathedral.
Statistics
Area
36.74 km²
Population
79,285