Siege of Polotsk
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The siege of Polotsk was laid in 1518 by forces of the Grand Duchy of Moscow on Polotsk during the Fourth Muscovite–Lithuanian War. The Lithuanians defended the city. According to a legend, Saint Prin
Daugava (Dvina) River near Polotsk
Fresco The Appearance of St. Casimir to the Lithuanian Army near Polotsk in the Panevėžys Cathedral, dedicated to the siege
Polotsk
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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 Borov
Polotsk in the 16th century.
The Siege of Polotsk in 1579
The main street of Polotsk in 1865, by Dmitry Strukov