Noŭka: Monument, Church and Two Small Lakes

Noŭka for Your Stay

Noŭka can be explored through three distinct themes: getting there, local history and landscape.

Road and Railway as Points of Reference

The R-25 between Vitebsk and Senno passes through Noŭka. Medvyodka railway station, on the Vitebsk–Orsha railway line, is also located in the village. The road and railway line thus offer different points of reference for getting there. If you are planning to travel by train, check the current timetable to Medvyodka in advance so you can coordinate your specific connection.

Memorial Site and Church Building

A monument in Noŭka marks the burial site of 402 Soviet soldiers. They died in June 1944 during the liberation of the Vitebsk district; the monument was erected in 1965. The memorial site thus connects a specific historical period with a place of remembrance.

The Church of St. Harlampius is also linked to the history of a building: it is being reconstructed from a former school building, and services have been held there since 1994. The former school building and its use as a church offer a different point of connection to the locality than the monument. If you are interested in Noŭka’s history, you can therefore consider these two aspects separately.

Two Small Lakes

The two small lakes Novinskoye and Bezymyannoye are associated with Noŭka. Their names add a landscape dimension to the locality’s historical features. This broadens the picture of the destination beyond transport links and commemorative culture, without assuming that any particular recreational activities are available at the lakes.

More to Explore in the Wider Destination of Vitebsk Region

The wider destination of Vitebsk Region offers additional nature and cultural themes in their own right. The Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve is a nature reserve of national importance. It preserves natural complexes of the mixed-forest zone of Eastern Europe, as well as forest and wetland ecosystems. An ecological forest trail passes through typical habitats: mixed forest, secondary birch forest, pine forest and raised bog. The reserve also offers one- and two-hour horseback rides in the forest; these two durations provide a specific guide when planning this activity.

The Natural History Museum of the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve is open daily: from 09:00 to 18:00 from May to September, and from 09:00 to 17:00 from October to April. Since opening hours can change, check the times before your visit.

Braslav Lakes National Park offers excursions by sightseeing boat or motorboat, as well as cycling and SUP. These options differ mainly in how you get around and whether the focus is on water- or land-based activities.

For a historical focus, the Museum of Military Glory offers an overview tour of Polotsk’s wartime history and the city’s defense in 1941. Vitebsk Region therefore offers both nature-related themes and historical interpretation, while the local points of interest in Noŭka remain its monument, church and lakes.

Discover more destinations: Perevoz, Strusto, Lyntupy, Sharkaŭshchyna, Miory, Braslau, Kryvoje 2, Vuscie.

Back to the wider travel guide: Vitebsk Region.