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Volgograd and Chengdu: Nostalgia Tourist. The accordion girl

14.09.2021

Volgograd and Chengdu: Nostalgia Tourist. The accordion girl

This September, Volgograd and Chengdu students have prepared a whole series of colorful and informative videos about the iconic and little-known statues, buildings and touristic sites of their cities.

Today we offer for your attention a video by Zakhar Gordey, a musician and amateur historian.

Volgograd and Chengdu: Nostalgia Tourist. Memorial to internationalist warriors

13.09.2021

Volgograd and Chengdu: Nostalgia Tourist. Memorial to internationalist warriors

This September, Volgograd and Chengdu students have prepared a whole series of colorful and informative videos about the iconic and little-known statues, buildings and touristic sites of their cities.

Today on air is Kuzma Ryzhilo from Gymnasium No.3 of the Central district of Volgograd.

Nostalgia Tourist 2: Volgograd and Chengdu. Panorama museum

08.09.2021

Nostalgia Tourist 2: Volgograd and Chengdu. Panorama museum

This September, Volgograd and Chengdu students are determined to demonstrate that not only their schools, but also our cities are much closer than we used to think. They have prepared a whole series of colorful and informative videos about the iconic and little known statues, buildings and touristic sites of Volgograd and Chengdu.

Nostalgia Tourist: Volgograd and Chengdu

07.09.2021

Nostalgia Tourist: Volgograd and Chengdu

Before Volgograd residents had the time to feel truly nostalgic about Cologne and Jilin, the third sister-city is ready to take the floor: the Chinese Chengdu. This year, our cooperation is celebrating its 10^th anniversary!

What will keep you warm on a rainy day? “Volgograd. The city of war vibes”

03.09.2021

What will keep you warm on a rainy day? “Volgograd. The city of war vibes”

Feeling cold, damp and miserable? Your mood will brighten after half an hour in the well-lit and spacious Volgograd Regional Children Art Gallery which is currently hosting the exhibition with the best works of the International Art Competition "Volgograd. The city of war vibes"

A street tram named after Volgograd was launched in Chemnitz

30.08.2021

A street tram named after Volgograd was launched in Chemnitz

On August 20, a new tram will be coursing through the streets of our German partner-city of Chemnitz – moreover, it will be a tram dedicated to Volgograd. Its saloon is decorated with the symbols of our city, and the cabin outside bears the word «Wolgograd».

Culture, art and youth exchanges – the first several ideas for the future projects between Volgograd and Dijon

27.08.2021

Culture, art and youth exchanges – the first several ideas for the future projects between Volgograd and Dijon

This week-end, the “Marathon on the Volga” Russian-French Summer School is having its closing ceremony on the platform of Volgograd State Pedagogical University, having gathered over 30 young specialists from France (including our sister-city Dijon) and their Russian colleagues.

Peace Messenger Cities will meet at the 2021 International Forum of People’s Diplomacy in Volgograd

23.08.2021

Peace Messenger Cities will meet at the 2021 International Forum of People’s Diplomacy in Volgograd

On August 20, Volgograd’s online platform hosted a meeting of the Executive Bureau of the International Assosiation of Peace Messenger Cities (IAPMC). It united the representatives of 7 cities: Slovenj Gradec (Slovenia), Volgograd, Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina), Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Zurrieq (Malta), Płońsk (Poland) and Kragujevac (Serbia).

Volgograd-Dijon friendly relations have been discussed at the meeting with the "Marathon on the Volga" summer school participants

19.08.2021

Volgograd-Dijon friendly relations have been discussed at the meeting with the "Marathon on the Volga" summer school participants

On August 19, the Committee for the economic development of Volgograd region administration hosted a working meeting between the representatives of city and regional governments and a delegation from France, which arrived to take part in an international project.

International Youth Conference for Peace in the Future 2021 has finished its work

18.08.2021

International Youth Conference for Peace in the Future 2021 has finished its work

August 15 saw the closing ceremony of the International Youth Conference for Peace in the Future: two weeks of active work, during which students from Russia, Japan, China, Philippines, Thailand, Iran and Germany had been meeting experts, doing creative tasks and preparing a Concert of national cultures.