Polatsk
Polatsk (Belarusian: Полацк; Russian: Полоцк; often transliterated Polotsk) is a city in the Vitebsk Region of Belarus. It lies on the Western Dvina River, at the point where the Polota River joins the Dvina, and serves as a regional administrative, economic, and cultural center.
History: The site is among the oldest inhabited areas in Belarus, with urban settlement dating back to
Culture and institutions: Polatsk preserves historic religious buildings and museums that reflect its long tradition as
Education and economy: The city is home to Polotsk State University and other educational facilities. Its economy
Notable people: Euphrosyne of Polotsk, a medieval noblewoman and saint linked to the city’s religious and educational
Name and language: The city is known as Polatsk in Belarusian and Polotsk in Russian; transliteration varies