{"id":4500,"date":"2025-06-28T17:41:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T14:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/uk\/?p=4500"},"modified":"2025-07-29T12:46:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T09:46:34","slug":"sister-cities-lahti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/en\/sister-cities-lahti\/","title":{"rendered":"Sister Cities: Lahti \u2014 a small city with world-class ambition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fd97197ac59f2c4912182a7fea8a8158\" style=\"color:#004c6f\">Lahti at a glance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#abb7c285\">Lahti is a city of 120,000 residents and a centre for a region of 200,000 people. City, founded in 1905, is Finland\u2019s 9th largest city, covering 517 km\u00b2 and serving as a regional hub for surrounding hromadas and just 100 km from Helsinki. It has the best of both worlds: the attractiveness, intimate cosiness and originality of a small town, yet the services, efficiency and logistics of a major city.<br><br>Residents appreciate their city\u2019s wide range of amenities, convenience, and proximity to the great outdoors. Lahti is the most interesting center of industrial design in Finland offering a meeting place for companies, products, designers as well as training and education in design. Thanks to the close cooperation between industry and education the local companies are renowned for their skills in industrial design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9dc931d28071f172a4ab59b919872b3c\" style=\"color:#004c6f\">Top 10 facts about Lahti<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Finnish city will host the FIS Nordic World Ski Championship for a record eighth time in 2029.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For its green solutions, Lahti was recognized as the European Green Capital 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salpausselk\u00e4 ridges can be seen from space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2022, Salpausselk\u00e4 Geopark in Finland was designated as a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.globalgeopark.org\/GeoparkMap\/geoparks\/Finland\/14231.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNESCO Global Geopark<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to CNN Travel, Lahti was listed as one of the best destinations to visit in 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lahti will be nature-positive by 2030.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lahti competes to be European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lahti is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lahti.fi\/en\/news\/lahti-awarded-eu-mission-label-and-signs-climate-agreement-with-european-commission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EU Mission\u2019s<\/a> 100 climate-neutral and smart cities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sibelius Hall is rated as one of the best concert venues in the world and is home to the world-famous Lahti Symphony Orchestra. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In December 2022, the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dalia Stasevska\u2014a Finnish conductor of Ukrainian origin\u2014performed a charity concert in support of Ukraine and Zaporizhzhia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"4519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lahti-Ski-Games.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lahti-Ski-Games.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lahti-Ski-Games-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lahti-Ski-Games-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lahti-Ski-Games-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lahti-Ski-Games-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VisitLahti \/ City of Lahti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"4543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Suomen-kaunein-maisemareitti-kulkee-Pulkkilanharjun-kautta_Visit-Lahti.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Suomen-kaunein-maisemareitti-kulkee-Pulkkilanharjun-kautta_Visit-Lahti.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Suomen-kaunein-maisemareitti-kulkee-Pulkkilanharjun-kautta_Visit-Lahti-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Suomen-kaunein-maisemareitti-kulkee-Pulkkilanharjun-kautta_Visit-Lahti-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VisitLahti \/ City of Lahti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc8de837ec195ec59bd51d3c5acfe445\" style=\"color:#004c6f\">Green Capital<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lahti is one of Europe\u2019s pioneers of sustainable development. The city earned the honour of being named the European Green Capital in 2021. It is also a proud participant in the EU Cities Mission, joining the ranks of a <a href=\"https:\/\/greenlahti.fi\/en\/lahti-has-been-selected-as-one-of-europes-100-forerunner-cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hundred European<\/a> climate-neutral and smart urban centers. Its ambition is to become the first major Finnish municipality to achieve full climate neutrality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitlahti.fi\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Lahti<\/a>, which is the tourism and regional development organization, hosts professional visits to present the city\u2019s leading green solutions and sports innovations, offering a hands-on look at its sustainable development in action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead to 2030, the municipality envisions \u201cenduring change\u201d as a guiding principle. As Finland\u2019s frontrunner in green innovation, it aims to foster well-being for residents and success for local businesses. The strategy outlines bold commitments\u2014ranging from carbon neutrality to achieving nature positivity by 2030. At the same time, plans are in place to increase the higher education student population to 10,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#abb7c285\">In 2022, CNN Travel named the city one of the world\u2019s top travel destinations for its unique blend of nature, design, and sustainability. As a leading tourism hub, Lahti offers innovative, accessible, and eco-friendly visitor experiences\u2014and was even a contender for the title of EU Capital of Smart Tourism 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ac1a87d16128530f224c4a271b2ea27\" style=\"color:#004c6f\">City Hall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kaupungintalo-Lahden-kaupunki-Lassi-Hakkinen-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4510 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kaupungintalo-Lahden-kaupunki-Lassi-Hakkinen-1.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kaupungintalo-Lahden-kaupunki-Lassi-Hakkinen-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed by the renowned architect Eliel Saarinen, Lahti City Hall is a landmark of great architectural value. The building, completed in 1912, represents the Late Art Nouveau, or Jugend, style. Its elegant facade, detailed interiors, and harmonious proportions reflect the Nordic interpretation of the Jugend aesthetic, combining functionality with artistic expression. Situated in the heart of the city, the hall not only serves as the administrative center of Lahti but also stands as a symbol of the city\u2019s cultural and historical identity. Today, it remains one of the most popular and admired buildings in the region, frequently hosting exhibitions, official ceremonies, and guided tours for architecture enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Photo: Lassi H\u00e4kkinen \/ VisitLahti<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04a49592b45ce55edd2a434eea855c1f\" style=\"color:#004c6f\"><br>Paradise for sports enthusiasts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lahti is known as a sports city, with over 200 annual sports and exercise events in the region. Lahti Ski Games has been taking place for a century, and 2025 sees Lahti hosting the Spartan European Championship, along with several other international sporting competitions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For residents, the city presents itself with a diverse range of sports facilities, and there are over 100 sports clubs in the area. From ski trails and public gyms to swimming halls and outdoor fitness parks, the infrastructure supports an active lifestyle year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VisitLahti_gravel-cycling-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VisitLahti_gravel-cycling-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VisitLahti_gravel-cycling-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VisitLahti_gravel-cycling-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/VisitLahti_gravel-cycling-1.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VisitLahti \/ City of Lahti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4537\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ski_Jumping_Hill_Swimming_pool_Lassi_Hakkinen-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ski_Jumping_Hill_Swimming_pool_Lassi_Hakkinen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ski_Jumping_Hill_Swimming_pool_Lassi_Hakkinen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ski_Jumping_Hill_Swimming_pool_Lassi_Hakkinen-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ski_Jumping_Hill_Swimming_pool_Lassi_Hakkinen.jpg 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lassi H\u00e4kkine \/ City of Lahti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lake-Vesijarvi_VisitLahti-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lake-Vesijarvi_VisitLahti-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lake-Vesijarvi_VisitLahti-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lake-Vesijarvi_VisitLahti-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lake-Vesijarvi_VisitLahti-1.jpg 1243w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VisitLahti \/ City of Lahti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#abb7c285\">The city collaborates with the Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, offering opportunities for both grassroots development and high-performance training. Whether it\u2019s winter sports, endurance events, or team athletics, Lahti provides an environment where sport is accessible, inclusive, and part of daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1937ad15d2e6936b39315741f6507a49\" style=\"color:#004c6f\">Lahti 120<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The year 2025 is a landmark moment for Lahti, celebrating 120 years since its founding and the 75th anniversary of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra\u2014an important occasion that highlights the city\u2019s rich legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lahti is a leading example of a city that has successfully transitioned from an industrial past to a sustainable, people-centered future. By moving away from heavy industry, it has embraced green innovation, earning the title of European Green Capital in 2021 and committing to becoming nature-positive by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sibelius_Hall_Juha-Pekka_Huotari-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sibelius_Hall_Juha-Pekka_Huotari-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sibelius_Hall_Juha-Pekka_Huotari-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sibelius_Hall_Juha-Pekka_Huotari-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sibelius_Hall_Juha-Pekka_Huotari-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sibelius_Hall_Juha-Pekka_Huotari-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Juha-Pekka Huotari \/ City of Lahti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lahden-Sibeliustalon-edessa_VisitLahti-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lahden-Sibeliustalon-edessa_VisitLahti-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lahden-Sibeliustalon-edessa_VisitLahti-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lahden-Sibeliustalon-edessa_VisitLahti-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VisitLahti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" data-id=\"4539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ironman-Lahti-2019-lauantai-113.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ironman-Lahti-2019-lauantai-113.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ironman-Lahti-2019-lauantai-113-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Ironman-Lahti-2019-lauantai-113-768x373.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VisitLahti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#abb7c285\">These prominent achievements are driven by the city\u2019s strategic vision, strong environmental education among residents, smart urban planning, and sustained investment in culture and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f46cd1b6cc2f2588b64ac38e5cdf388e\" style=\"color:#004c6f\">Lahti \u2014 Zaporizhzhia: Shared journey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The partnership between Zaporizhzhia and Lahti dates back to 1953, making Lahti our oldest twin city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the authorities of Lahti and the P\u00e4ij\u00e4t-H\u00e4me region quickly launched a support campaign for Ukrainian citizens seeking refuge. In March 2022, the city of Lahti donated \u20ac65,000 to the Ukrainian government to aid its humanitarian response to the war. Additionally, Lahti suspended its cooperation with Russian cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, direct communication between the city councils of Lahti and Zaporizhzhia resumed, leading to active cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the sister cities. The first joint video conference was held in September. That same autumn, Lahti <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lahti.fi\/uutiset\/lahden-zaporozenpuiston-nimi-muutetaan-zaporizzjanpuistoksi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">renamed a local park<\/a> using the Ukrainian pronunciation\u2014<em>Zapori\u017e\u017eyanpuisto <\/em>(Zaporizhzhia Park), replacing the previous name, Zaporo\u017eenpuisto. In December 2022, a charity symphony concert took place at the Sibelius Concert Hall, conducted by the world-renowned Dalia Stasevska. The event raised funds to support Ukrainian children and refugees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In February 2023, a thematic photo exhibition titled <em>War in Our Home: Zaporizhzhia<\/em> was held, organized jointly by Ukrainian and Finnish partners. The initiative came from the charitable organization <em>Humanitarian Information Center<\/em>. The exhibition opening featured panel discussions with representatives from civil society, business, and local governments of sister cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In July 2023, a cooperation and solidarity project was launched: with support from the city of Lahti, a group of children from Zaporizhzhia visited the Pajulahti sports center for the first time. The initiative, aimed at vulnerable youth, received very positive feedback. Since then, such trips have been held every summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During an official visit by the Zaporizhzhia delegation to Finland in September 2023, leaders of the two cities signed a two-year Action Plan for Cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In November 2024, the Zaporizhzhia region signed a <a href=\"https:\/\/finland.mfa.gov.ua\/en\/news\/network-ukrainian-finnish-regional-partnership-growing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Memorandum of Understanding<\/a> with the Finnish region of P\u00e4ij\u00e4t-H\u00e4me, which includes Lahti. This document outlined key areas of cooperation: industrial development, urban mobility, environmental protection, culture, youth policy, and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support from the P\u00e4ij\u00e4t-H\u00e4me regional authorities has enabled the sister cities to expand their cooperation and continue the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lahti.fi\/en\/news\/summer-camps-bring-joy-to-ukrainian-children-from-zaporizhzhia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summer program<\/a> for children and youth. A new area of focus is direct cooperation between schools and universities, including academic exchanges, joint projects, and experience-sharing on inclusive education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout 2025, the cities are updating their Action Plan for Cooperation. Current priorities include youth programs, partnerships in educational, green development, and environmental transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In February 2025, as part of the Ukrainian Bookshelf project under the patronage of Olena Zelenska, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.president.gov.ua\/en\/news\/protyagom-lyutogo-v-shesti-krayinah-svitu-zyavilosya-devyat-96509\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lahti library<\/a> received a collection of modern Ukrainian books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In June 2025, memorial plaques were installed in Lahti\u2019s parks to commemorate the city\u2019s friendly relations around the world. Among them is a plaque dedicated to Zaporizhzhia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ukrainatukikonsertti_sinfonialahti-11-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ukrainatukikonsertti_sinfonialahti-11-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ukrainatukikonsertti_sinfonialahti-11-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ukrainatukikonsertti_sinfonialahti-11-1-768x512.jpg 768w, 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class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Publications and videos (click to show more)<\/summary>\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lahti.fi\/en\/news\/summer-camps-bring-joy-to-ukrainian-children-from-zaporizhzhia\/\">City of Lahti<\/a>: Summer Camps Bring Joy to Ukrainian Children from Zaporizhzhia (2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zp.gov.ua\/uk\/articles\/item\/17201\/delegaciya-iz-zaporizhzhya-vidvidala-finske-misto-pobratim-lahti\">Zaporizhzhia City Council<\/a>: Delegation from Zaporizhia visited the Finnish sister city of Lahti (2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lahti.fi\/en\/news\/a-group-of-ukrainian-children-at-a-summer-camp-in-pajulahti-and-on-a-visit-to-lahti\/\">City of Lahti<\/a>: A group of Ukrainian children at a summer camp in Pajulahti and on a visit to Lahti (2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tvmtm.online\/lahti-ta-zaporizhzhya-mista-pobratymy\/\">Municipal TV MTM<\/a>: Zaporizhia and Lahti celebrate 70 years of cooperation (2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irmzp.org.ua\/uk\/zaporizhzhia-lahti-partnership\/\">Touch Radio<\/a>: Cooperation of sister cities, Lahti and Zaporizhzhia (2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yle.fi\/a\/74-20051471\">Yle<\/a>: Zaporizhzhia administration visited Lahti (2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lahti.fi\/uutiset\/sinfonia-lahden-konsertin-tuotolla-tuetaan-ukrainan-lapsia-ja-koulujen-uudelleenrakentamista\/\">City of Lahti<\/a>: Proceeds from the Lahti Symphony concert will support children in Ukraine and the reconstruction of schools (2022)<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div 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