Podolsk

The town of Podolsk is one of the most important industrial centres of Moscow region (Russian Federation) and was founded in 1781 as a town of merchants and industrial workers.

Rich limestone deposits have always been one of the main attractions of the town. This material was used for paving roads and building construction and was sent to Moscow. That's why Moscow was called a white-stone city. Moils are the details of the town's coat of arms.

Podolsk was also famous during the Russian-French war of 1812. It became the place where French troops were stopped on their way to Moscow.

The middle of the 19th century became a breaking point for the town when cement plant and Zinger sewing machines assembling plant had been built in the suburbs. Later on some more plants were constructed there.

The town created its own page in the history of World War II. The majority of its citizens joined the 43rd army, which was named after Podolsk, and the heroic deeds of the Artillery Academy cadets would be never forgotten by ancestors.

After the war the existing plants and factories renewed their work. Besides new factories were constructed there. The existing plants produce more than 2000 kinds of goods: steam boilers, oil equipment, batteries, cables, elevators, sewing machines, knitted wear etc.

The town is an important culture and education centre. Moscow State Open University, Institute for economics, University of Humanities, Cultural Centre Yuzhny, Research Institute of electric equipment, 9 clubs, 20 libraries, Children Music Centre, the Centre of Traditional Culture ISTOK.

About 193000 people live in Podolsk. It occupies the territory of 3792 hectares.

The Sister City agreement between Chernivtsi and Podolsk was signed on September 18, 2001.