Vitebsk, also known as Vitsyebsk, is a city located in north-eastern Belarus. It serves as the administrative center for both the Vitebsk Region and the Vitebsk District, although it remains administratively separated from the district itself.
As of 2025, the city has a population of 358,927 inhabitants, ranking it as the fourth-largest city in Belarus. The city is served by two primary aviation facilities: Vitebsk Vostochny Airport and the Vitebsk Air Base.