Novopolotsk

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Novopolotsk
Наваполацк (Belarusian)
Новополоцк (Russian)
Navapolatsk
City
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Flag of Novopolotsk
Flag
Coat of arms of Novopolotsk
Coat of arms
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CountryBelarus
RegionVitebsk Region
Founded1958
Area
 • City
48.49 km2 (18.72 sq mi)
Elevation
133 m (436 ft)
Population
 (2025)[1]
 • Urban
95,370
Time zoneUTC+3 (MSK)
Postal code
211440
Area code+375 213
Vehicle registration2
Websitenovopolotsk.by

Novopolotsk or Navapolatsk (Russian: Новополоцк, IPA: [nəvɐˈpolətsk]; Belarusian: Наваполацк, romanized: Navapolack, IPA: [navaˈpɔlat͡sk]) is a city in Vitebsk Oblast, Belarus. Founded in 1958,[2] it is located close to the city of Polotsk and the name literally means "New Polotsk". In 2008, its population was 107,458. As of 2025, it has a population of 95,370.[1]

Industry

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Novopolotsk and the surrounding area generally relies on the petrochemical industry.

OJSC "Naftan"

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Main article: Naftan Oil Refinery

Naftan is the leading oil refinery. It was constructed in 1959. This refinery takes crude oil from the Volga Region of Russia and generates diesel, gasoline, and kerosine, along with other technological products. In addition to Naftan, Belarus built a large chemical plant, called "Polymir". This plant produces plastic and polyethylene. There are multiple products that could be produced from polyethylene, for example artificial fur.

Tourism

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Novopolotsk is not very big in the tourism business. However, there are six hotels in the city available for tourists.

Sport

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Novopolotsk has produced several players for Belarus national bandy team.[3] Daniil Garnitsky[4] is President of the Belarusian Bandy Federation.[5] Khimik-SKA Novopolotsk of the Belarusian Extraleague is the local pro hockey team.

Culture

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There are several culture centres, music schools, of which the Novopolotsk State Musical College,[6] art schools, and libraries in the city. There is also a museum of history and culture of Novopolotsk. The city has an a cappella music group, which won an international award.

International relations

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See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Belarus

Novopolotsk is twinned with:[7]

Former twin towns:

In March 2022, the Polish city of Płock suspended its partnership with Novopolotsk as a response to Belarusian involvement in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[8]

Notable people

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People from Novopolotsk:

See also

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References

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