VI-VIII cc. Pre-Statehood It is believed that Belarusian history begins with the Baltic nations of Kryvičy, Dryhvičy, Radzimičy which grouped in independent principalities.
IX-XII cc. Early Belarusian Principalities.- Polotsk, Turov.
862: First mention of Polotsk - a capital of Polotsk Principality - Belarusian historical and spiritual beginning.
o 980: First mention of the city Turov- a capital of the powerful Turov- principality.
o 1044-1066: Erection in Polotsk of St. Sophia Cathedral to match similar buildings in Novgorod and Kiev, as a symbol of independent power.
IX-XII cc. Early Belarusian Principalities.- Polotsk, Turov.
862: First mention of Polotsk - a capital of Polotsk Principality - Belarusian historical and spiritual beginning.
o 980: First mention of the city Turov- a capital of the powerful Turov- principality.
o 1044-1066: Erection in Polotsk of St. Sophia Cathedral to match similar buildings in Novgorod and Kiev, as a symbol of independent power.
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