For over a decade, Worcester has cultivated a Sister Cities relationship with the town of Pushkin, Russia. Pushkin, also known as "Tsarskoye Selo" (Tsar's Village), is just outside St. Petersburg in northwestern Russia. Activities in both directions have included youth programs, cultural exchanges, business education, and humanitarian projects. Visitors and participants from Worcester are always welcome in Pushkin, just as visitors from Pushkin are welcome in Worcester. Participation in these activities is open to all interested in perpetuating good relations with Russia.

Year 2005

2-week program for Artist from Worcester to Pushkin, Russia
International Center of Worcester worked with the offices of Mayor Timothy Murray of Worcester, Mayor Mikhail Karatuev of Pushkin. Sponsored by ICW, Fletcher Foundation and City Administration in Pushkin.

Year 2004

2-week program for Artist from Pushkin, Russia
ICW worked with the Mayors of Worcester and Pushkin, the Worcester Artist Group, the “Temple of Friendship” artist group from Pushkin/Pavlovsk, and the Bijou Community Theater in Worcester, to organize a professional and cultural program in Worcester including an art exhibition and sale at the Bijou Theater.