First named in 1116, when Gleb of Minsk burned it; a border town between the Turov land and Polotsk's Minsk.
Who holds it
- Title
- not pinned
- Confidence
- low
Lord in 1200
Not pinned: in the 12th century Slutsk passed between Kiev, Chernigov, Minsk and the Turov princes; given here to Turov
How things stand that morning
Holder not pinned; drawn with Turov.
Charter
No charter: Rus' towns of this age had no written privileges. The prince's governor or steward judges and collects; the townsmen meet in assembly (veche) at need.
Communities
Rus'.
Fairs and markets
None recorded.
Walls and castle
Earth-and-timber fort.
Trade and crafts
Local.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: No holder named for 1200.
Primary sources for Turov and Pinsk
Chronicles, registers, sagas and inscriptions written in or near 1200 that cover this entry. Each has its own page with editions, translations and where to read it.
- The Hypatian Chronicle (the Kievan Chronicle compiled about 1200 at the Vydubichi monastery; the Galician-Volhynian Chronicle in the 13th century). The southern record. Read online
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.