Committee Co-Chairs:Robert Langlois and Aleksandra Efimova [ Bios ]
ABOUT MOSCOW – Fast Facts
Mayor: Sergei Sobyanin Country: Russia Country Location: Eastern Europe & Northern Asia Country Population: Over 144 million City Population: Over 9 million Geography: Located in western central European Russia, Moscow is the country’s largest city. History: Moscow was first mentioned by chroniclers in 1147. From the 15th Century until the beginning of the 18th century, it was the capital of the Russian State. Moscow was also the capital of the former Soviet Union and in 1991 became the capital of the Russian Federation. Industry: Automotive, construction, machine tools and textiles Did you know? The more than 150 stations of the Moscow Metro were designed and embellished by prominent Russian architects, artists and sculptors, whose great talent and decorative skills created a peculiar underground network of great artistic value. Flag Description: Upon the break up of the Soviet Union, Russia reverted back to a flag first adopted in the 17th century by Peter the Great, who on a trip to Europe decided to adopt a variation on the flag of the Netherlands. Because of the influence of Russia in Europe, these colors have come to be referred to as Pan-Slavic colors.
PAST MOSCOW – CHICAGO PROGRAMS
2011 October 19
The Adler Planetarium and Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International hosted an afternoon panel discussion with cosmonauts Boris Volynov and Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu. Volynov and Prunariu where they discussed the significance of Gagarin’s world changing flight, and their personal experiences and mission accomplishments as part of the international space program. Participants were also able to view the bronze bust of Yuri Gagarin, a gift to Chicago from its sister city Moscow. The bust will be on display at the Adler alongside Alan B. Shepard’s jet flight suit and helmet, on loan from the personal collection of the Alan B. Shepard Family.
June 13
Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International hosted the first Russia Day celebration in Chicago at the Chicago Cultural Center. His Excellency Sergey Kislyak, Ambassador of Russia to the United States, was the guest of honor at the event. While in town, the Ambassador met with the Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the Mayor’s Office of International to discuss future collaboration between the City of Chicago and its Sister City Moscow.
When: Wednesday, October 19
Where: Adler Planetarium – Universe Theater
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: Included with General Admission*
Available on a first-come, first-served basis from the box office.
*Note: General admission for Illinois residents is free on Wednesday, October 19.
Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934 -1968) became the first human in space on April 12, 1961 during his historic 108-minute orbital [...]
His Excellency Sergey Kislyak, Ambassador of Russia to the United States, Attends
CHICAGO (June 22, 2011) – More than 300 guests joined the Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International for the First Annual Russia Day in Chicago at the Chicago Cultural Center on Monday, June 13. This is the first time the city of Chicago [...]
A group of five students and a teacher from Noble Street College Prep traveled to Moscow to attend the Russian Language Summer School from July 5-28, 2010. This language immersion opportunity was made possible by the Moscow Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and Mayor’s Office of Special Events.
During their three-week stay in Moscow, the [...]
