“St. Petersburg and Mariupol are cities with the most powerful industrial potential and port infrastructure... The blockade of Leningrad and the occupation of Mariupol with its heroic liberation... left a deep mark on the fate of people and our cities.
We are connected by a common history and future,” Beglov said.
He noted the readiness to assist in the revival of the city, establish industry ties between enterprises and establish contacts in the fields of construction, housing and communal services, healthcare, education, culture and other areas.
Earlier, Lugansk and Nizhny Tagil became sister cities.
The relevant cooperation agreement was signed by the authorities of the two cities on May 17.