February 7, 2019: in November 2018 German Chekhov scholar Mr. Heinz Setzer and member of the German Chekhov Society (DTG) Mr. Rolf Siegismund from partner town of
Badenweiler visited the city of Taganrog to
participate in the "German Days" festival. On January 31-February 2, 2019 Gennady Borodin, member of the
Taganrog City Council returned the visit to Baden holiday resort. The program of his stay included the meeting with Mr. Engler, mayor of
Badenweiler, and attendance at cultural assets, such as the Chekhov monument on Burgberg and the
"Tschechow Salon" museum.
The 60-year old deputy of Taganrog Duma is known citywide as general director of the community-focused enterprise
Polimerprom LLC. - producer of protectors and safety elements for oil and drill pipes and as a munificent patron of arts. The company has been one of the main sponsors for the
190th anniversary of
Taganrog Chekhov Drama Theater and for the festival
"Defense of Taganrog in 1855". Around 40000 visitors are expected to attend the 4th edition of the historical reenactment scheduled for May 17-19, 2019.
The visit of the official delegation from
Badenweiler to Taganrog is expected in September 2019.