Vladimir, Russia and Jiangyin signed to become sister cities on April 2, 2011.

Vladimir, lying in the south of Vladimir- Suzdal High Plains, was initially founded in 990 A.D. Having a total area of 1,238 square kilometers and a population of 360,000, Vladimir is a famous industrial city in Russia for its machinofacture, metal processing, mechatronic engineering integration, instrument manufacture, chemical industry, spinning, food processing and building materials. As one of the most beautiful, peaceful and ancient cities in Russia, Vladimir still keeps some historical sites, including the Golden Gate, the Assumption Cathedral, and the St.