Kazan will Host the Next Conference of Historical Cities

Kazan has won the right to host the XVII World Conference of the League of Historical Cities. This decision was made within the framework of the XVI Conference in Bursa, Turkey, on 7-9 September 2018. The Conference under the theme “The Impact of Globalization on Culture and Way of Life” gathered representatives of 40 cities from 29 countries.

8 cities, including Shiraz (Iran), Ballarat (Australia), Tainan (Taiwan), Chengdu (China), Yazd (Iran), Alba Iulia (Romania), Hebron (Palestine), and Kazan (Russia) fought for the right to hold the XVII conference. Each city has prepared a presentation. After watching, the Board of Directors of the League of Historic Cities adopted a decision on the conduction of the next conference in 2020 in Kazan.

The members of the League of Historic Cities are cities with unique culture, traditions and historical heritage. The organization includes more than 100 cities of various countries with a large number of outstanding buildings, architectural monuments, attractions and historical sites. Among the members of the League are Vienna, Rome, Paris, Krakow, Istanbul, Jerusalem, St. Petersburg, etc. Kazan has been a member of the League since 2001.

The organization develops and implements programs in the field of culture, history, art, science, and ecology. The organization's activities contribute to the development of various cultures, creative processes, innovation, preservation and reconstruction of historical and cultural heritage.

Source: The Municipality of the City of Kazan

01.10.2018

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