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Izhevsk is a large industrial, cultural and scientific center located in the European portion of western Russia, between the Volga River and the Ural Mountains. Izhevsk is the capital of the Udmurt Republic and was founded in 1760. The current population is approximately 650,000. The basis for economic development in Izhevsk is industry, with heavy concentration on machine building and metal-working. Izhevsk is the site of one of the most famous arsenals in Russia, at which Mikhail Kalashnikov designed the world famous AK-47 assault rifle. In addition to being an industrial center and major producer of steel, machine tools and motorcycles, it is also a capital of scientific, educational, and cultural venues. Izhevsk is also the birthplace of Salt Lake City JAZZ player, Andrie Kirilenko, whose nickname is AK-47 (because of his initials and his JAZZ number). The goals for this relationship include educational, cultural, and medical exchanges. The Friendship City relationship between Izhevsk and Salt Lake City was created in 2004. NEWS - Russian Cultural Exchange Four cities in Utah with Sister Cities in Russia are partnering for a Utah/Udmurtia Cultural Exchange in 2008 and 2009. The Utah/Udmurtia partnerships have begun arrangements for a two-way cultural exchange of youth performers. The first exchange will begin with Utah Sister Cities hosting a Russian music/dance group in May 2008. The second exchange will be Udmurtia Russia hosting Clog America (an international folk ensemble that represents Utah’s folk heritage) in 2009. The following cities are participating in this exchange: Salt Lake City/Izhevsk For more information on the cultural exchange contact: For all other information concerning the Izhevsk Sister City relationship, contact:
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