This plaque was unveiled by Mr Vladven V. Kolesnikov, interim chair of Volgograd city Duma and councillor Abdul Salam Khan J.P, deputy leader of Coventry City Council , in the presence of the right worshipful the lord mayor of Coventry, councillor Linda Bigham, on Saturday 9 November 2019 to mark the 75th anniversary of the continuing friendship between Volgograd and Coventry. A friendship born out of the suffering of both cities during wartime and now devoted to promoting international understanding and peace. This space and Volgograd Place, dedicated on Saturday 25 November 1972 in the presence of Mikhall Zolotaryov and the right worshipful the lord mayor of Coventry, councillor Wifred Spencer are places to pause and remember the importance of friendship, peace and understanding.
on 09 November 2019
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