Schytomyr wird neue Partnerstadt Dortmunds – Herzlich willkommen!

In the organizer's words:

Zhytomyr becomes Dortmund's new twin city - Welcome!

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

6:00 pm

Studio B, Dortmund City and State Library

No registration required

Free admission

As part of the current exhibition UKRAINE COMICS at schauraum: comic + cartoon, the city of Dortmund cordially invites you to the official presentation of its new twin city: Zhytomyr (Ukraine).

You can look forward to an exciting evening during which you can get to know the city of Zhytomyr better - through personal insights, music and discussions.

The event will begin with a short introduction by Fabian Zeuch from the City of Dortmund's International Relations Office, who will explain how this new city partnership came about and why Zhytomyr in particular is an important partner for Dortmund.

Afterwards, Halyna Shymanska, City Council Secretary and Mayor of Zhytomyr, will talk about her city, its people and the shared perspectives.

The evening will be accompanied by music from artists from Zhytomyr - a melodious greeting from the new twin city.

The event is being held in cooperation with the Office for International Relations of the City of Dortmund, Auslandsgesellschaft.de and schauraum: comic + cartoon.

Get to know Zhytomyr - we look forward to seeing you!

Photo: City of Zhytomyr