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The Grants Pass, Rubtsovsk sister city relationship was formalized in 1990. Since then over 55 delegation exchanges have taken place. Many delegates consider these to be 'life-changing' events. New friendships and life lasting relationships have been made. Many delegates make repeat visits. Charitable delegations have contributed medical supplies, books, and special sewing machines for the blind.
What's New? 2018 Winterfest!
On Feb 10, 2018 the GP Sister City held the annual Winterfest pot-luck dinner. If you attended you know everyone had a great time! Winterfest was very well attended, with many people new to Sister City, and our Winterfest Committee did a wonderful job. We had lots of delicious food. Steve and Arturo played wonderful Russian music, and we also watched a short video from the students who visited last spring (see YouTube video below).
On Feb 10, 2018 the GP Sister City held the annual Winterfest pot-luck dinner. If you attended you know everyone had a great time! Winterfest was very well attended, with many people new to Sister City, and our Winterfest Committee did a wonderful job. We had lots of delicious food. Steve and Arturo played wonderful Russian music, and we also watched a short video from the students who visited last spring (see YouTube video below).
For more pictures see the Winterfest 2018 page
2018 Delegation to Rubtsovsk - We have a small group of people who have expressed interest in visiting Rubtsovsk this fall. Nothing is yet set in stone. If you or someone you know is interested, please let Nancy know as soon as possible.
Interested in traveling to Russia? Check out these Trip Advisor links for information on restaurants, hotels, and things to do:
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https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g298484-Moscow_Central_Russia-Vacations.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g298507-St_Petersburg_Northwestern_District-Vacations.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g298484-Moscow_Central_Russia-Vacations.html
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Where is Rubtsovsk?
Rubtsovsk (Russian: Рубцо́вск) is a city in Altai Krai, Russia, located on the Aley River 281 kilometers (175 mi) southwest of Barnaul. |
Rubtsovsk is in south central Siberia, three time zones east of Moscow, near the point where the borders of Mongolia, China, Kazakhstan and Russia meet. It has a population of about 150,000 people and was founded in 1892. It was built on the Siberian steppe (plains), where rich black soil produces wheat, sunflowers (for cooking oil), and grazing for dairy cattle. Not far from the rugged Altai Mountains to the south where rich mineral ores are found, it became a manufacturing center in the mid-20th century.
History tidbit...
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Grants Pass mayor Candace Bartow and Rubtsovsk mayor Lev Korshunov sign the official Sister City agreement during the first GP delegation visit to Rubtsovsk in 1990. |
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