The Tennessean has published an article by Russian journalists Evgenia Shcherbina and Stanislav Zakharkin, who were fellows at the International Center for Journalists. The article discusses the sister city relationship between Obninsk, Russia, and Oak Ridge, Tennessee, which began in 1992 and has lasted almost 30 years. The program was initiated by Ken Luckmann, a doctor from Oak Ridge who visited Obninsk in 1988 and was fascinated by the local community. The relationship between the two cities has involved cultural and economic exchanges, as well as charitable contributions. However, the recent war between Russia and Ukraine has put the program at risk, and the Oak Ridge City Council considered dissolving the sister city relationship. While the relationship has continued without city funding, the future of the program is uncertain due to the war. The article highlights the importance of maintaining these connections between people despite political differences.
Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:08:18 GMT | Tennessean