
What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: This plaque was unveiled by the First Deputy Mayor of Volgograd Mikhail Zoltaryov in the presence of the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Coventry Councillor Wilfred Spencer on Saturday the 25th November 1972 to mark the naming of this area Volgograd Place as a symbol of the friendship between Volgograd and Coventry born out of the sufferings of both cities during war time and now devoted to international understanding and peace
This plaque commemorates the friendship between Volgograd, Russia, and Coventry, UK, two cities heavily bombed during World War II, symbolizing post-war international reconciliation and peace efforts.
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