Monument to Francysk Skaryna in Polack

The Monument to Francysk Skaryna depicts a bronze scholar in period dress holding an open book. The figure stands atop a substantial granite base at a major intersection in Polotsk.

The monument was completed in 1974 and commemorates 450 years of printing history in the region. It was created through the combined work of several accomplished artists.

The monument honors a key figure in printing history and the preservation of local language through written works. His efforts to publish religious texts in the regional tongue made him significant to the development of written culture in this part of Europe.

The monument sits at a central intersection and is easy to reach on foot. The surrounding space allows room for visitors to stand and view it comfortably, particularly during daylight hours.

The figure deliberately holds an open book that represents his lifelong work of spreading knowledge. The artists chose this detail to honor his contributions to literary development in the region.

Location: Polotsk

Inception: 1974

Architects: Вальдэмар Марокін

Creator: Andrey Zaspitski, Aleksey Glebov, Игорь Николаевич Глебов

Height: 12 m

GPS coordinates: 55.48417,28.77806

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08