The Kotlas-Waterville Area Sister City Connection strives to develop friendship and understanding between the peoples of Central Maine and Kotlas, Russia. To that end, the Kotlas Connection sponsors educational and cultural programs in the Waterville area to raise awareness of Russia and Kotlas. It also sponsors exchanges of people and ideas between Greater Waterville and Kotlas. (Second contact: Ellen Corey at 207-872-7719)

To learn more about Kotlas, Russia, visit their web site: http://kotlas-city.ru

Carl Daiker