111) Ipat. 102, Nikon. (P.S.R.L. vol. 1X) r. 77. Moreover, Vievyat is mentioned under 1233 and 1295—-The bishop of cities is shown among the Lithuanian ones, P.S.R.L., vol. UP, r. 241.—0 of its antiquities and history is from Sapunov’s “Usvat (ibstechko of Vitoba province) and its shrine,” Witbbek.
but K!ev, from this year they forever formed part of the Polotsk land.
Vidbesk “-now the provincial city of Vitebsk on the Dvina at the confluence of Vitba 112). First mentioned in 1021.
Sturzhev. In 1151, this city was allocated to a special estate: it was given to Rotvolod Borisovich, ruler of Polotsk, to Vsevolod, who was expelled from there 113). M®stopolozheshe Strzhev, researchers usually determine the place. Otrshin, Mogilev province. on DnЪpr% 14). This is based on the fact that when describing the campaign of 1127-1128 by Mstislav, the son of Monomakh, against the Polotsk princes, the chronicle says that Mstislav “led Vsevolod Olegovich to go with his brother to Otrezhev to Borisov” 15). But the convocation of Strezhev and Streshin is not suitable. Moreover, there is absolutely no need to look for him along the roads to Borisov. Expressed “to Str3zhev” indicates only the direction of the path, and not to a passing city, just as we say: to Moscow, to Yuev, although this place is closer. Meanwhile, Strizhev’s position is fully determined 03. Strizhev in Lepelsky district. Vitebsk province; A castle was built on the peninsula of this lake and a large mound was poured 116). This area is located just behind Borisov, therefore, the expression “on Strzhev k Borisov” is quite understandable.