An International Scientific Conference will be held in Polotsk

On May 22, 2012, the 3-day International Scientific Conference "Polotsk in the History and Culture of Europe" begins its work. During the city's anniversary celebrations, Polotsk State University will host over 100 representatives of the scientific community from Belarus, Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. The conference will address the results of scientific research on the origin and formation of statehood in Belarus, the connections between written monuments and archaeological materials of its early period, the development of ancient cities, culture, and the role and place of Polotsk in the history and culture of Europe. The outcome of the conference will be the publication of a collection of scientific articles.