City of Konin is situated almost in the heart of Poland on the crossroads between Warsaw and Poznan and Kalysh to Bydgosch on the banks of Varta River. It is still an important transportation hub, which connects north and south, west and east.
The history of modern Konin began from the settlement, which was known as the Old Town. Approximately in 1293 received the Magdeburg Right. It has always been a center of crafts, education, culture and medicine. However after falling dawn of the Polish Kingdom the city has lost its role for years.
The city has got a new impulse in its development after the World War II when coalmines were started in the neighboring region. The city becomes an important center of energy and mining industries; the Aluminum Foundry Plant started its production. From 1975 through 1998 the city was a regional center, but after the reform it became a district center.
The population is about 90,000 inhabitants and the city occupies the territory of 81 sq. km.
The advantage of the city is its location in the center of the region, on relatively small distance from large cities (Warsaw - 200 km, Poznan - 100 km). Such advantageous location enables support and development of tight economic and cultural relationships with large cities, small and medium business, and to become a center of great number of exhibitions, fairs and festivals. Konin is famous for its Cookery Fairs, Industrial and Construction Fairs conducted. The International Children Song and Dance Festival has gained the greater popularity, which is held at the beginning June. The Amateur Films Contest is also conducted in Konin.
The Sister-City Agreement between Chernivtsi and Konin was signed on May 3, 1994.
After this date, close cultural and economic relationships were developed between our cities. Businessmen from Chernivtsi often visit exhibitions and fairs in this Polish city; children groups participate in the International Dance and Song Festival, official delegations also participated in exchanges.