Verkhnyadzvinsk

Verkhnyadzvinsk is an administrative division in Vitebsk Region located where the Drysa and Daugava rivers meet. The settlement sits surrounded by forests and agricultural lands, functioning as the administrative center for the local population.

The settlement was founded in 1386 and originally bore the name Drissa until its renaming in 1962. It served as a fortified position during major military operations in the 19th century.

The community here keeps local traditions alive through regular festivals, folk performances, and handicraft displays held at the municipal cultural center.

The town offers basic services and connects to other regional towns through regular bus transportation. Navigation is straightforward since it is a smaller administrative center.

The location at the meeting of two rivers created natural defenses that shaped military strategies across multiple historical conflicts. This geographical position made the place strategically important to various powers.

GPS coordinates: 55.76996,27.93236

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27