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Novopolotsk or Navapolatsk (, ; , ) is a city in Vitebsk Oblast,
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Polotsk Polotsk () or Polatsk () is a town in Vitebsk Region, Belarus. It is situated on the Dvina River and serves as the administrative center of Polotsk District. Polotsk is served by Polotsk Airport and Borovitsy air base. As of 2025, it has a pop ...
and the name literally means "New Polotsk". In 2008, its population was 107,458. As of 2025, it has a population of 95,370.


Industry

Out of all the cities in the Vitebsk Oblast, Novopolotsk is the leading producer in the refining and chemical industry business. The entire city of Novopolotsk and Polotsk live and survive because of this industry.


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Naftan is the leading oil refinery. It was constructed in 1959. This refinery takes crude oil from the
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of Russia and generates diesel, gasoline, and kerosine, along with other technological products. In addition to Naftan, Belarus built a large chemical plant, called "Polymir". This plant produces plastic and
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Tourism

Novopolotsk is not very big in the tourism business. However, there are six hotels in the city available for tourists.


Sport

Novopolotsk has produced several players for Belarus national bandy team. Daniil Garnitsky is President of the Belarusian Bandy Federation. Khimik-SKA Novopolotsk of the
Belarusian Extraleague The Belarusian Extraleague, abbreviated BHL, also known as the BETERA Extraleague for sponsorship reasons, or known as the Belarusian Open Championship, (), officially formed in 2006, is the top ice hockey league in Belarus. In its past, it has s ...
is the local pro hockey team.


Culture

There are several culture centres, music schools, of which the Novopolotsk State Musical College, art schools, and libraries in the city. There is also a museum of history and culture of Novopolotsk. The city has an a cappella music group, which won an international award.


International relations

Novopolotsk is twinned with: * Chauffailles, France * Dmitrovsky (Moscow), Russia * Elektrostal, Russia *
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Notable people

People from Novopolotsk: * Mikalai Aliokhin (born 1998), handballer * Elvin Mohhubat oglu Aliyev (born 2000), footballer * Igor Astapkovich (born 1963), hammer thrower * Dzmitry Barysaw (born 1995), footballer * Viktor Belyatsky (born 1970), weightlifter * Darya Blashko (born 1996), biathlete * Viachaslau Bokhan (born 1996), handballer * Igor Brikun (born 1986), ice hockey goaltender * Pavel Chernook (born 1986), ice hockey player *
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(born 1990), ice hockey player * Vadim Devyatovskiy (born 1977), hammer thrower * Aleksandr Frantsev (born 1997), footballer * Lyudmila Gubkina (born 1973), hammer thrower * Danila Karaban (born 1996), ice hockey player *
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(born 1990), footballer * Vitali Kiryushchenkov (born 1992), ice hockey forward * Alexander Kitarov (born 1987), ice hockey player * Sergei Kolosov (born 1986), ice hockey defenceman * Nikita Komarov (born 1988), ice hockey player * Dmitry Korobov (born 1989), ice hockey defenceman * Andrei Kostitsyn (born 1985), ice hockey forward * Sergei Kostitsyn (born 1987), ice hockey forward; brother of Andrei * Aleksandr Krasko (born 1972), athlete * Yuri Kurilsky (1979-2007), serial killer * Yuliy Kuznetsov (born 2003), footballer * Henadz Laptseu (born 1998), weightlifter * Aleksey Lesnichiy (born 1978), high jumper * Galina Nikandrova (born 1987), Olympic rhythmic gymnast * Sergei Ostapchuk (1990-2011), ice hockey player * Sergey Punko (born 1981), paralympic swimmer * Sviatlana Sakhanenka (born 1989), cross-country skier * Alex Shabunya (born 1977), bodybuilder * Vadim Sushko (born 1986), ice hockey defenceman * Artem Teplov (born 1992), footballer * Vitaly Teterev (born 1983), chess player * Artyom Volkov (born 1985), ice hockey player * Roman Volkov (born 1987), footballer * Alexander Yeronov (born 1989), ice hockey player * Sergei Zadelenov (born 1976), ice hockey centre


See also

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FC Naftan Novopolotsk FC Naftan Novopolotsk (, ''FK Naftan Navapolatsk'') is a Belarusian association football, football club based in Novopolotsk. They play in the Belarusian First League, the second division in Belarusian football. Their home stadium is Atlant Stadiu ...
* Novopolotsk (bandy club)


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References

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