Volgograd, the former Stalingrad, is situated on the lower course of the Volga in South Russia.

The city with 1.2 million inhabitants spread out across a length of 80 km on the right hand bank of the river Volga and is the capital city of the administrative district of the same name.

The industrial structure of the city is shaped by vehicle construction, aluminium production and the chemical industry.

The best-known internationally is the tractor factory. The city entered history in the Battle of Stalingrad, the pivotal turning point of the Second World War in the winter of 1942/43.

2008: the twin town agreement with Volgograd is renewed In September 2008 the cities of Volgograd and Chemnitz celebrated 20 years of their twinning with an extensive visitor programme on both sides. During the stay in Chemnitz of a delegation with high-ranking representatives of the town of Volgograd, the twinning agreement made on 6 May 1988 was renewed on 29 August 2008.

The Mayoress (Oberbürgermeisterin) Barbara Ludwig travelled to Volgograd in September with town councils as part of the festivities for the 20 year anniversary.

2004: Meetings among friends - Chemnitz citizens in Volgograd

In September 2004 a delegation from Chemnitz spent three eventful days as part of German culture in the Russian twin town.

"the people of Chemnitz", Mayoress Barbara Ludwig summed up, "were able to experience these wonderful intensive days in the city on the Volga, and develop projects and ideas for the continued vibrant town twinning." v Together with the German ambassador in the Russian Federation Dr von Ploetz, Governor Masjuta and the Volgograd Lord Mayor Ischtschenko, politicians, commercial experts and artists paused in silent thought in front of the "eternal flame" on Mamayev hill, the former battle ground.