Jewish streets of Polotsk

Polatsk, Vitsyebskaya voblasts', Belarus
Est. 1.2km / 38 mins

Jewish streets of Polotsk - Cya On The Road

Polotsk is one of the oldest cities in Belarus and has a very rich Jewish history. Unfortunately, most of the town was destroyed during the Second World War and only a few Jewish buildings survived.We will guide you through former Jewish streets of the town and tell you their secrets. We will help you to delve into the history and feel the Jewish spirit that once existed in Polotsk. This audiotour will acquaint you with the fates of prominent personalities, take you to the places where more than 20 synagogues were located and peaceful Jewish life was going on, and tell you how Polotsk became a a theatre and cinema centre.

by The Together Plan
A UK registered charity supporting community empowerment and capacity building in Eastern Europe.

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