Rustavi - Georgia
Rustavi is the forth largest city in Georgia (following Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi) and the second (following Tbilisi) important industrial center in Georgia. It is located in the south-eastern part of the country in the Kvemo Kartli Province, on the river Kura, only 25 km south-east of the capital Tbilisi. The number of inhabitants is about 120 thousand. Main industry branches include metallurgy, chemical industry, food industry and construction. The city has deposits of non-ferrous metals.
The local auto exchange is one of the largest in the South Caucasus. It serves from 10 to 15 thousand customers daily.
The history of the city dates back to the fourth century AD. However contemporary Rustavi was established in 1948. It was set up in the place of the old village destroyed by Mongols in the thirteen century. The town's development came with the construction of the huge metallurgical plant producing pipes for oil pipelines for the South Caucasus.
Cultural life of the city is very rich. Several theaters (The National Drama Theater and Children's Theater being the most famous) and Historical Museum operate in the city. Georgian Academic Song and Dance Ensemble “Rustavi” enjoys international recognition.
Firsts contacts between Płock and Rustavi were initiated in October 2011. In December 2011 the Letter of Intent was signed in Płock. On September 17th, 2016 authorities concluded the partnership agreement on cooperation in the fields of culture, sports, education, municipal activities and economy.
In the course of the existing cooperation several interesting cultural and sports projects have been realized. In 2012 team of young footballers from Rustavi took part in the International Soccer Tournament MiniEuro Płock 2012. Reggaeon group, well known in Georgia and performing in many European countries, took part in the international reggae festival “Reggaeland” twice, in 2013 and in 2015. We also hosted “Orioni” folk ensemble in Plock during the 4th Vistula Folk Festival.
