Monument to David Gorodensky

At the turn of the 11th and 12th centuries, the territory of modern Stolin District was part of the Halych-Volhynian land. One of its rulers, Prince David Igorevich, is considered the founder of the city. In his honor, David-Horodok was named after him, and his memory was immortalized by erecting a monument.

Monument to Prince David: A Bronze Symbol of History

The monument to Prince David is located in the center of David-Horodok, near the Kazan Church. The monument was created in 2000 by the renowned Belarusian sculptor Alexander Dranets, who received the State Prize of the Republic of Belarus for his work. Made of bronze, it is a significant landmark of the city.

David of Hrodna: A Legendary Defender of Belarusian Lands

David of Hrodna went down in history as a warrior-hero who bravely fought against the crusaders for the independence of Belarusian lands. In 1314, he led the defense of Navahrudak against the invasion of Teutonic Order knights. Four times the crusaders attempted to capture the city, but David of Hrodna and his troops consistently emerged victorious.

The Battle for Navahrudak: The Feat of Hrodna's Defender

When the united armies of the crusaders marched on Lithuania, their main target was Navahrudak. The city was captured and burned, but the garrison and residents took refuge in the castle. Under the pressure of the siege, it was decided to send a messenger to Hrodna for help. Soon, David of Hrodna's forces arrived. Attacking from the rear, his troops seized the crusaders’ camp, forcing them to retreat. In the decisive battle, the knights suffered a crushing defeat, and the Order’s Grand Master was killed.

The Death of David of Hrodna

After the heroic defense of Navahrudak, David of Hrodna organized a campaign against the crusaders but was treacherously killed. His feats and contributions to the Belarusian lands remain forever in history. Today, his memory lives on not only in legends but also in monuments dedicated to this outstanding commander.