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It was established around the ancient town of Polatsk by the tribal union of Krivichs, and existed from the 9th to the 13th centuries.
Polatsk's Cathedral of Saint Sophia in Polatsk (built by Vseslav between 1044 and 1066) was a symbol of the independent-mindedness of Polatsk, rivaling churches of the same name in Novgorod and Kiev and referring to the original Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (and thus to claims of imperial prestige, authority and sovereignty).
The Principality of Polatsk escaped the Mongol invasion of Rus in 1237-1239.
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 Polatsk - Definition, explanation
It is the center of Polatsk district in Vitsebsk voblast.
Polatsk became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1307, and it is said to have been the main center of trade in the state.
The city's Cathedral of Saint Sophia (1044-1066) was a symbol of the independent-mindedness of Polatsk, rivaling churches of the same name in Novgorod and Kyiv and referring to the original Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (and thus to claims of imperial prestige, authority and sovereignty).
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 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
It is the center of Polatsk district in Vitebsk voblast.
Polatsk was a capital of Połock Voivodship of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1772.
The city's Cathedral of Saint Sophia in Polatsk (1044-1066) was a symbol of the independent-mindedness of Polatsk, rivaling churches of the same name in Novgorod and Kiev and referring to the original Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (and thus to claims of imperial prestige, authority and sovereignty).
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Polatsk   (565 words)

  
 Polatsk - the old Belarusian Capital
Nowadays Polatsk is considered the cradle of Belarusian culture and statehood.
Polatsk Principality which was the first centre of Belarusian state came into being here where a small river Polota runs into the deep West Dvina.
Polatsk is also the birthplace of prominent Slavonic and Belarusian humanist Francis Skaryna.
www.privet-minsk.com /polatsk.html   (563 words)

  
 Andrei Khrapavitski: Belarusian American Blog :: Milinkevich Is Being Taken to Polatsk Police Station :: July :: 2006
Milinkevich Is Being Taken to Polatsk Police Station
The car was searched and is now being taken to Polatsk police department.
They had been on the way to see Paval Sieviaryniec, a youth leader who is currently serving his corrective labor prison term in Maloje Sitna, a village near Polatsk.
belarus.blogsome.com /2006/07/26/milinkevich-is-being-taken-to-polatsk-police-station   (159 words)

  
 Polatsk Hotels
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  Polatsk - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
It is the center of Polatsk district in Vitsebsk voblast.
Polatsk became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1307, and it is said to have been the main center of trade in the state.
The city's Cathedral of Saint Sophia (1044-1066) was a symbol of the independent-mindedness of Polatsk, rivaling churches of the same name in Novgorod and Kyiv and referring to the original Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (and thus to claims of imperial prestige, authority and sovereignty).
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  Polatsk Information
It is the center of Polatsk district in Viciebsk voblast.
Polatsk became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1307, and it is said to have been the main center of trade in the state.
The city's Cathedral of Saint Sophia in Polatsk (1044-1066) was a symbol of the independent-mindedness of Polatsk, rivaling churches of the same name in Novgorod and Kiev and referring to the original Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (and thus to claims of imperial prestige, authority and sovereignty).
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It is the center of Polatsk district in Vitsebsk voblast.
Between the 10th and 12th centuries, the principality of Polatsk emerged as the dominant center of power in what is now Belarusian territory, with a lesser role played by the principality of Turaw to the south.
The city's Cathedral of Saint Sophia (1044-1066) was a symbol of the independent-mindedness of Polatsk, rivaling churches of the same name in Novgorod and Kyiv and referring to the original Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (and thus to claims of imperial prestige, authority and sovereignty).
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  Polatsk, Belarus
It is the center of Polatsk district in Vitsebsk voblast.
Polatsk is one of the most ancient cities of the Eastern Slavs.
Polatsk became part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 1307, and it is said to have been the main center of trade in the state.
www.creekin.net /c1364-n17-polatsk-belarus.html   (472 words)

  
 Saviour Transfiguration Church and St. Sophia Cathedral in the town of Polatsk - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The Saviour Transfiguration Church in the town of Polatsk, Vitsebsk Province, is a monument of ancient Russian architecture.
It was built between 1152 and 1161 by the Polatsk architect Ioann by the order of the princess St. Euphrosyne of Polatsk as a cathedral church of the Convent of the Saviour and St. Euphrosyne.
The St. Sophia Cathedral in the town of Polatsk, Vitebsk Oblast, is a monument of various architectural schools from IIffi to 18th century.
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Between the 9th and 12th centuries, the principality of Polatsk (northern Belarus) emerged as the dominant center of power on Belarusian territory, with a lesser role played by the principality of Turaw in the south.
Polatsk becomes a part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1307, and it is said to be the main important center of trade in the state.
The city's Cathedral of the Holy Wisdom (1044-1066) was a symbol of the independent-mindedness of Polatsk, rivaling churches of the same name in Novgorod and Kiev, referring to the original Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (and hence to claims of imperial prestige, authority and sovereignty).
www.informationclub.com /encyclopedia/p/po/polatsk.html   (290 words)

  
 Bambooweb: Polatsk
Polatsk is one of the most ancient sities of the Slavs.
Polatsk becomes a part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania as of 1307, and it is said to have been the main center of trade in the state.
The city's Cathedral of the Holy Wisdom (1044-1066) was a symbol of the independent-mindedness of Polatsk, rivaling churches of the same name in Novgorod and Kyiv and referring to the original Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (and thus to claims of imperial prestige, authority and sovereignty).
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 Polatsk
It is the center of Polatsk district in Vitsebsk region.
Between the 9th and 12th centuries, the principality of Polatsk (northern Belarus) emerged as the dominant center of power on Belarusian territory, with a lesser role played by the principality of Turaw in the south.
The city's Cathedral of the Holy Wisdom (1044-1066) was a symbol of the independent-mindedness of Polatsk, rivaling churches of the same name in Novgorod and Kiev, referring to the original Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (and hence to claims of imperial prestige, authority and sovereignty).
www.teachersparadise.com /ency/en/wikipedia/p/po/polatsk.html   (276 words)

  
 Minsk
In 1129 Principality of Minsk was annexed by Kiev, the dominant city of Kievan Rus, however in 1146 the Polatsk dynasty regained control of the principality.
Princes of Minsk and Polatsk were engaged in years of struggle trying to unite all lands previously under the rule of Polatsk.
Minsk escaped the Mongol invasion of Rus in 1237-1239.
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 Minsk - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The Principality of Minsk was established by one of the Polatsk dynasty princes.
In 1129, the Principality of Minsk was annexed by Kiev, the dominant principality of Kievan Rus; however in 1146 the Polatsk dynasty regained control of the principality.
By 1150, Minsk rivaled Polatsk as the major city in the former Principality of Polatsk.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Minsk   (4619 words)

  
 Polatsk - Article from FactBug.org - the fast Wikipedia mirror site
Polatsk is one of the most ancient sities of the Eastern Slavs.
Between the 10th and 12th centuries, the principality of Polatsk emerged as the dominant center of power on Belarusian territory, with a lesser role played by the principality of Turaw to the south.
It repeatedly asserted its sovereignty in relation to other centers of Kievan Rus, becoming a political capital, the episcopal see of a bishopric and the controller of vassal territories among Balts in the west.
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In contrast to Saxo, O. Pritsak is of the idea, that Frothi is the nickname of Halfdan Ragnarson, the historical leader of the Scandinavian occupation of England and London, and Hading-Hasting was his son.
Polatsk was attacked obviously right after the campaign along the banks of the Mediterranean Sea, as after that particular crusade Bjorn Jersida had never been seen in the West again.
As for Polatsk, the archaeologists have not yet found anything definite during their archaeological dig that could enable to treat the city as the first capital of Viking Oleg.
kamunikat.net.iig.pl /www/czasopisy/annus/2005/03.htm   (5410 words)

  
 POLATSK Articles Polatsk (Belarusian: ??´?????, ??´?
Polatsk (Belarusian: ??´?????, ??´????, also transcribed as Polack; Russian: ??´????, also transliterated as Polotsk, Polotzk, Polock; Polish: Polock) is a historical city in Belarus, situated on the Dvina river.
It is the center of Polatsk district in Viciebsk voblast.
Between the 10th and 12th centuries, the Principality of Polatsk emerged as the dominant center of power in what is now Belarusian territory, with a lesser role played by the principality of Turau to the south.
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 Lonely Planet's Guide to Belarus
Polatsk, 260km (160mi) north of Minsk, is a sleepy riverfront town with a rich history.
Although it avoided being sacked by Mongol hordes in the 13th century, it was later absorbed by Lithuania and Poland and its citizens became serfs.
Polatsk prospered as a river port, but feuding Muscovy tsars and the Polish crown vied for control, each time reducing it to rubble.
travel.aol.com /LonelyPlanet/europe/belarus/obt.html   (371 words)

  
 ZBSB.org - Мiжнароднае грамадскае аб'яднанне "Згуртаванне беларусаў ...
The son of Rahnieda, the Prince of Polatsk Iziaslau introduced literacy and primary education.
She spread education, translated and copied a number of books, founded both a monastery and a convent in Polatsk; schools, scriptoriums, libraries, and icon workshops were opened with her assisstance.
Polatsk was the first place in Belarus where chronicles were written.
zbsb.org /bibl/2_3.shtml   (4270 words)

  
 Pravapis.org - Belarusian Language - Scotland & Belarus
Polatsk was the most frequently mentioned Slavonic city in Icelandic sagas.
Shortly after that, Polatsk was conquered by Kievan prince Vladimir, famous for converting pagan Slavonic tribes of Kiev, Polatsk and Novgorod into Eastern Christianity.
Another was St Euphrosinia of Polatsk (the saint of both Orthodox and Catholic churches which was almost impossible after the Great Schism of 1054), the patron saint of Belarus.
www.pravapis.org /art_scotland_belarus.asp   (1687 words)

  
 Lonely Planet's Guide to Belarus
Polatsk, 260km (160mi) north of Minsk, is a sleepy riverfront town with a rich history.
Although it avoided being sacked by Mongol hordes in the 13th century, it was later absorbed by Lithuania and Poland and its citizens became serfs.
Polatsk prospered as a river port, but feuding Muscovy tsars and the Polish crown vied for control, each time reducing it to rubble.
aolsvc.travel.aol.com /travel/lonely_planet/europe/belarus/obt.html   (371 words)

  
 Polatsk Po #322ock Polish also spelt as Polacak...
"Polatsk" ("Połock" (Polish), also spelt as "Polacak," and transliterated from the Russian language as "Polotsk, Polotzk, Polock") is a city in Belarus.
Mentioned for the first time in 862 in ancient documents the name is also spelt as "Polotesk," "Polteks," "Paltejsborg." Its name derives from the Polota river, that flows into Dvina at Polatsk.
However it did not remain independent for long as it was captured by the Musvcoite army of Ivan IV of Russia in 1563.
www.geodatabase.de /Polatsk   (358 words)

  
 Polatsk of IX--XVII Centuries: History and Topography   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The monograph prepared in the Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus is devoted to origin, forming and development of the historical-topographic structure of Polatsk, the most ancient Belarusian city.
By the generalization of materials of long-term historical and archaeological investigations, on the example of Polatsk the concept and stages of formation of early medieval Belarusian city is offered to the attention of reader.
Many plans of ancient Polatsk, figures and schemes are also presented.
www.ac.by /publications/whats/polatsk.html   (156 words)

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