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2015. Vol. 2, no. 4, 79–88
doi:10.17759/langt.2015020408
ISSN: 2312-2757 (online)

Concerning the formation of ancient Vitebsk as the administrative, political, trade, economic and spiritual center (X - the first half of XII century.)

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A.N. Dulov, D.V. Iurchak

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Abstract

The article traced the key moments of the transformation of the tribal settlements of Slavic-Krivichy in ancient early feudal town. The authors believe that the beginning of the formation of ancient Vitebsk as the administrative and political center is connected with the subordination of Kiev in the middle of the tenth century. This was facilitated by placing the city on important commercial artery - p. Dvina and this was created favorable conditions for the development of foreign trade. As an important administrative and commercial and economic center, the city at the same time served as a spiritual center, facilitate the spread of the Christian faith.

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Keywords: Vitebsk, city, administrative and political center, commercial and economic center, the trade route.

Journal rubric: Intercultural Communication and Problems of Globalization: Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics

Article type: scientific article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/langt.2015020408

For citation: Dulov A.N., Iurchak D.V. Concerning the formation of ancient Vitebsk as the administrative, political, trade, economic and spiritual center (X - the first half of XII century.) [Elektronnyi resurs]. Âzyk i tekst = Language and Text, 2015. Vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 79–88. DOI: 10.17759/langt.2015020408. (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)

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Information About the Authors

A. N. Dulov, PhD in History, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of History of Belarusian educational establishment, Masherov Vitebsk State University, Витебск, Belarus, e-mail: dulov_78@mail.ru

D. V. Iurchak, Doctor of History, Chief Specialist of the main department of ideological work, Culture and Youth Affairs, Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Витебск, Belarus, e-mail: kajuga@list.ru

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