Monument letter «Ў», Letter memorial in Polotsk, Belarus.
Monument letter Ў is a granite sculpture in central Polotsk that displays the character Ў from the Belarusian alphabet. The memorial stands prominently in an open square, making the letter's shape and form immediately visible to passersby.
The memorial commemorates the adoption of the letter Ў into the Belarusian writing system during the early 20th century standardization period. This character was deliberately introduced to represent a distinct sound unique to the spoken language.
The memorial honors the Belarusian language and its distinctive alphabet, visible to anyone passing through the square. It marks how language shapes a nation's identity.
The memorial is situated in a central location in Polotsk and is easily accessible on foot from main streets. Its open setting allows visitors to view and photograph it freely at any time.
The letter Ў is truly one of a kind worldwide, combining a Latin U shape with a special mark above to create a sound found nowhere else. This distinctive design makes it a rare example of linguistic invention in the modern alphabet.
GPS coordinates: 55.48511,28.77066
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:28
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