Overview
Polotsk, or Polatsk, is a town in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It is situated on the Dvina River and serves as the administrative center of Polotsk District. Polotsk is served by Polotsk Airport and Borovitsy air base. As of 2025, it has a population of 79,285.
Historical Periods
Principality of Polotsky (1056–1084)
1056 CE – 1084 CE
Area: 103,509 km²
Principality of Polotsky (1085–1110)
1085 CE – 1110 CE
Area: 132,551 km²
Principality of Polotsky (1202–1209)
1202 CE – 1209 CE
Area: 34,470 km²
Principality of Polotsky (1210–1215)
1210 CE – 1215 CE
Area: 34,618 km²
Principality of Polotsky (1216–1240)
1216 CE – 1240 CE
Area: 34,573 km²
Principality of Polotsky (1241–1249)
1241 CE – 1249 CE
Area: 34,573 km²