Radom
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Radom AUD is a city in central Poland
with 223,397 inhabitants (December 31, 2009). It is located on the Mleczna River
in the Masovian Voivodeship
(since 1999), having previously been the capital of Radom Voivodeship
(1975–1998); 100 km south of Poland's capital, Warsaw
.
It is home to the biennial Radom Air Show
, the largest and best-attended air show
in Poland, held during the last weekend of August. "Radom" is also the popular unofficial name for a semiautomatic 9 mm Para
pistol of Polish design (the Model 35/ViS-35
) designed by Piotr Wilniewczyc and Jan Skrzypinski (hence the designation "ViS"), under Director Kazimierz Ołdakowski, which had been in production from 1935 to 1945 at the national arsenal located in the city. The Łucznik Arms Factory (still located in Radom) continues to produces modern military firearms such as assault rifle
s.
town in the valley of the Mleczna River
(approximately on the location of present-day Old Town). Around the 2nd half of 10th century, it turned into a fortified town called Piotrówka.
Radom was founded in 1340, and it belonged to the Sandomierz Voivodeship
(part of Little Poland
) of the Kingdom of Poland
, later Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
. During the partitions of Poland
it was held successively by Austria
and Russia
in the 19th century before returning to Poland after World War I
in 1918. The main industries include leather, glass, and chemicals.
Up to the Second World War, like many other cities in interwar Poland, Radom had a significant Jewish population. According to Russian census of 1897, out of the total population of 28,700, Jews constituted 11,200 (~39% percent).
were killed when their plane crashed.
Radom was one of the main centres of the strike action taken by Polish health care workers in 2007.
church in the Old Town Square: founded by Leszek I the White
, built in the 13th century in gothic style
St John the Baptist church: founded by Casimir III
, built in the years 1360–1370 in gothic style, and re-constructed many times
Bernardine church and monastery: founded by Casimir IV of Poland, built in the years 1468–1507
Holy Trinity Church: built in the years 1619–1627 in the baroque style, burned in a fire and was rebuilt in the years 1678–1691
Gąska's and Esterka's Houses: 16th / 17th century
Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession: built in 1785
Building of city council: built in the years 1825–1827, designed in classical style by Antonio Corazzi
City hall: built in the years 1847–1848
Cathedral of Virgin Mary: built in the years 1899–1908 in neo-gothic style
Tool gates: built in the 19th century in classical style
) elected from Radom constituency
with:
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
with 223,397 inhabitants (December 31, 2009). It is located on the Mleczna River
Mleczna River
Mleczna is a river in central Poland, and it is a right tributary of the Radomka river. It has a length of 27,8 km and a basin area of ca. 300 km2 . The Mleczna has its source at a hill near Kowala and it empties into Radomka near Lisów...
in the Masovian Voivodeship
Masovian Voivodeship
-Administrative division:Masovian Voivodeship is divided into 42 counties : 5 city counties and 37 "land counties"...
(since 1999), having previously been the capital of Radom Voivodeship
Radom Voivodeship
Radom Voivodeship was a unit of administrative division and local government in Poland in years 1975–1998, superseded by Masovian Voivodeship...
(1975–1998); 100 km south of Poland's capital, Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
.
It is home to the biennial Radom Air Show
Radom Air Show
The Radom Air Show is a biannual celebration in the city of Radom, Poland, which began in 2000...
, the largest and best-attended air show
Air show
An air show is an event at which aviators display their flying skills and the capabilities of their aircraft to spectators in aerobatics. Air shows without aerobatic displays, having only aircraft displayed parked on the ground, are called "static air shows"....
in Poland, held during the last weekend of August. "Radom" is also the popular unofficial name for a semiautomatic 9 mm Para
9 mm Luger Parabellum
The 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge was designed by Georg Luger and introduced in 1902 by the German weapons manufacturer Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken for their Luger semi-automatic pistol...
pistol of Polish design (the Model 35/ViS-35
Vis (weapon)
Vis is a 9 mm caliber, single-action, semi-automatic pistol...
) designed by Piotr Wilniewczyc and Jan Skrzypinski (hence the designation "ViS"), under Director Kazimierz Ołdakowski, which had been in production from 1935 to 1945 at the national arsenal located in the city. The Łucznik Arms Factory (still located in Radom) continues to produces modern military firearms such as assault rifle
Assault rifle
An assault rifle is a selective fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine. Assault rifles are the standard infantry weapons in most modern armies...
s.
History
The original settlement dates back to 8th–9th century. It was an early mediaevalMiddle Ages
The Middle Ages is a periodization of European history from the 5th century to the 15th century. The Middle Ages follows the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 and precedes the Early Modern Era. It is the middle period of a three-period division of Western history: Classic, Medieval and Modern...
town in the valley of the Mleczna River
Mleczna River
Mleczna is a river in central Poland, and it is a right tributary of the Radomka river. It has a length of 27,8 km and a basin area of ca. 300 km2 . The Mleczna has its source at a hill near Kowala and it empties into Radomka near Lisów...
(approximately on the location of present-day Old Town). Around the 2nd half of 10th century, it turned into a fortified town called Piotrówka.
Radom was founded in 1340, and it belonged to the Sandomierz Voivodeship
Sandomierz Voivodeship
Sandomierz Voivodeship was a unit of administration and local government in Poland from the 14th century to the partitions of Poland in 1772–1795. It was part of the Little Poland region. Originally Sandomierz Voivodeship also covered the area around Lublin, but in 1474 its three eastern counties...
(part of Little Poland
Little Poland
Little Poland may refer to:*Lesser Poland , a historical region of southern Poland*Lesser Poland Voivodeship , a present-day administrative region in southern Poland...
) of the Kingdom of Poland
Kingdom of Poland (1385–1569)
The Kingdom of Poland of the Jagiellons was the Polish state created by the accession of Jogaila , Grand Duke of Lithuania, to the Polish throne in 1386. The Union of Krewo or Krėva Act, united Poland and Lithuania under the rule of a single monarch...
, later Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was a dualistic state of Poland and Lithuania ruled by a common monarch. It was the largest and one of the most populous countries of 16th- and 17th‑century Europe with some and a multi-ethnic population of 11 million at its peak in the early 17th century...
. During the partitions of Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
it was held successively by Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
and Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
in the 19th century before returning to Poland after World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
in 1918. The main industries include leather, glass, and chemicals.
Up to the Second World War, like many other cities in interwar Poland, Radom had a significant Jewish population. According to Russian census of 1897, out of the total population of 28,700, Jews constituted 11,200 (~39% percent).
Important dates
- 1155: first mention about Radom (Pope Adrian IVPope Adrian IVPope Adrian IV , born Nicholas Breakspear or Breakspeare, was Pope from 1154 to 1159.Adrian IV is the only Englishman who has occupied the papal chair...
bull) - before 1300: Old Radom granted with Środa ŚląskaSroda SlaskaŚroda Śląska is a town in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the seat of Środa Śląska County, and of the smaller administrative district called Gmina Środa Śląska. Prior to 1945 it was in Germany...
rights (city rights based on those of Środa Śląska) - 1233: first written reference to Radom's chief of castle - Marek
- 1340: Casimir IIICasimir III of PolandCasimir III the Great , last King of Poland from the Piast dynasty , was the son of King Władysław I the Elbow-high and Hedwig of Kalisz.-Biography:...
founds New Radom (Nowy Radom) - 1360–1370: Casimir IIICasimir III of PolandCasimir III the Great , last King of Poland from the Piast dynasty , was the son of King Władysław I the Elbow-high and Hedwig of Kalisz.-Biography:...
founds St. John's Church - 1364: Radom granted with MagdeburgMagdeburgMagdeburg , is the largest city and the capital city of the Bundesland of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Magdeburg is situated on the Elbe River and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe....
law - 1383: Jadwiga of PolandJadwiga of PolandJadwiga was monarch of Poland from 1384 to her death. Her official title was 'king' rather than 'queen', reflecting that she was a sovereign in her own right and not merely a royal consort. She was a member of the Capetian House of Anjou, the daughter of King Louis I of Hungary and Elizabeth of...
accepted by a SejmSejmThe Sejm is the lower house of the Polish parliament. The Sejm is made up of 460 deputies, or Poseł in Polish . It is elected by universal ballot and is presided over by a speaker called the Marshal of the Sejm ....
held in Radom as a king of Poland - 1401: First union of PolandPolandPoland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
and Grand Duchy of LithuaniaGrand Duchy of LithuaniaThe Grand Duchy of Lithuania was a European state from the 12th /13th century until 1569 and then as a constituent part of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth until 1791 when Constitution of May 3, 1791 abolished it in favor of unitary state. It was founded by the Lithuanians, one of the polytheistic...
signed in Radom - 1481: Radom becomes a de-facto capital of Poland after Casimir IV of Poland moves to Lithuania and his son, Saint CasimirSaint CasimirSaint Casimir Jagiellon was a royal prince of the Kingdom of Poland and of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania who became a patron saint of Lithuania, Poland, and the young.-Biography:...
to be, ruled the country in his absence from Radom - 1489: Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, John von Tieffen pays tribute to Casimir IV of Poland in Radom castle
- 1505: a SejmSejmThe Sejm is the lower house of the Polish parliament. The Sejm is made up of 460 deputies, or Poseł in Polish . It is elected by universal ballot and is presided over by a speaker called the Marshal of the Sejm ....
in Radom passes the Nihil noviNihil noviNihil novi nisi commune consensu is the original Latin title of a 1505 act adopted by the Polish Sejm , meeting in the royal castle at Radom.-History:...
constitution and Łaski's Statute, the first real bill of rights of Poland - 1564: 1800 inhabitants, 180 houses, 14 butchers' shops, two baths and two wells
- 1613: Radom becomes the place where the Highest Fiscal Courts are held
- 1628: Great fire destroys the town
- 1656: Charles X of Sweden stays in town during The DelugeThe Deluge (Polish history)The term Deluge denotes a series of mid-17th century campaigns in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. In a wider sense it applies to the period between the Khmelnytsky Uprising of 1648 and the Truce of Andrusovo in 1667, thus comprising the Polish–Lithuanian theaters of the Russo-Polish and...
- 1660: the city plundered by SwedenSwedenSweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
; after they leave the town has 395 inhabitants and 37 houses - 1724: Augustus II the StrongAugustus II the StrongFrederick Augustus I or Augustus II the Strong was Elector of Saxony and King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania ....
grant to Radom privilege De non tollerandis judaeis - 1737–1756: Kolegium Pijarów [the Piarists College] school founded
- 1763: Fiscal Tribunal moved to WarsawWarsawWarsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
; the town has 1370 inhabitants and 137 buildings - 1795: After the 3rd PartitionPartitions of PolandThe Partitions of Poland or Partitions of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth took place in the second half of the 18th century and ended the existence of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, resulting in the elimination of sovereign Poland for 123 years...
Radom is annexed by AustriaAustriaAustria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the... - 1809: Radom becomes capital of a departmentRadom DepartmentRadom Department was a unit of administrative division and local government in Polish Duchy of Warsaw in years 1809-1815.Its capital city was Radom, and it was further divided onto 10 powiats....
of the Duchy of WarsawDuchy of WarsawThe Duchy of Warsaw was a Polish state established by Napoleon I in 1807 from the Polish lands ceded by the Kingdom of Prussia under the terms of the Treaties of Tilsit. The duchy was held in personal union by one of Napoleon's allies, King Frederick Augustus I of Saxony... - 1815: Radom, after the Congress of ViennaCongress of ViennaThe Congress of Vienna was a conference of ambassadors of European states chaired by Klemens Wenzel von Metternich, and held in Vienna from September, 1814 to June, 1815. The objective of the Congress was to settle the many issues arising from the French Revolutionary Wars, the Napoleonic Wars,...
, becomes part of Russian-controlled Congress PolandCongress PolandThe Kingdom of Poland , informally known as Congress Poland , created in 1815 by the Congress of Vienna, was a personal union of the Russian parcel of Poland with the Russian Empire... - 1817: First lay school founded
- 1819: Fryderyk August Schnierstein opens a tannery, the date is considered a start of towns industrialisation
- 1844: Radom becomes the capital of Radom-KielceKielceKielce ) is a city in central Poland with 204,891 inhabitants . It is also the capital city of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship since 1999, previously in Kielce Voivodeship...
government - 1867: Creation of Radom local government; the sewers are built
- 1885: DęblinDeblinDęblin is a town, population 19,500 , at the confluence of Vistula and Wieprz rivers, in Lublin Voivodeship, Poland. Dęblin is the part of the agglomeration with adjacent towns of Ryki and Puławy, which altogether has over 100 000 inhabitants....
–Dąbrowa GórniczaDabrowa GórniczaDąbrowa Górnicza is a city in Zagłębie Dąbrowskie in southern Poland, nearby Katowice. The north-east district of the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union - metropolis with the population of almost 3 millions...
railway opened - 1901: electricity plant opened
- 1911: Radom has 51,934 inhabitants
- 1920–1939: Radom becomes a part of the Central Industrial Area (Centralny Okręg Przemysłowy); Chemical Plant, arms and munitions factory (Łucznik Arms Factory), gas works, telephone and shoe factories are founded
- 1935: Radom–WarsawWarsawWarsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
railway opened. It significantly shortened rail distance between Warsaw and KrakówKrakówKraków also Krakow, or Cracow , is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life... - 1938: 90,059 inhabitants
- 1939–1945: capital of Radom district of the General GovernmentGeneral GovernmentThe General Government was an area of Second Republic of Poland under Nazi German rule during World War II; designated as a separate region of the Third Reich between 1939–1945...
- 1942-1944: Radom GhettoRadom GhettoRadom Ghetto was a World War II ghetto set up in March 1941 by Nazi Germany in the city of Radom in occupied Poland, for the purpose of persecution and exploitation of the local Polish Jews...
- 1942-1944: Radom Ghetto
- January 16, 1945: liberation from German occupation
- 1948–1975: Theatre (Teatr Dramatyczny) and an engineering school are opened.
- 1975: the city becomes the capital of Radom VoivodeshipRadom VoivodeshipRadom Voivodeship was a unit of administrative division and local government in Poland in years 1975–1998, superseded by Masovian Voivodeship...
- June 25, 1976: Huge workers' strike against the communist regime; the town becomes one of the main centres of anti-communist opposition in Poland
- 1996: Radomska Wyższa Szkoła Inżynierska promoted to the rank of a Kazimierz Pułaski Technical University of Radom (Politechnika Radomska)
- 1999: Radom becomes the capital of Radom CountyRadom CountyRadom County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Masovian Voivodeship, east-central Poland. It came into being on January 1, 1999, as a result of the Polish local government reforms passed in 1998. Its administrative seat is the city of Radom, although the city is not...
of the Masovian VoivodeshipMasovian Voivodeship-Administrative division:Masovian Voivodeship is divided into 42 counties : 5 city counties and 37 "land counties"...
Current events
In 2007, two pilots died in a fatal accident at the Air Show resulting in the cancellation of the rest of the event. On the 30th of August 2009, also during the air show, another two pilots who represented BelarusBelarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
were killed when their plane crashed.
Radom was one of the main centres of the strike action taken by Polish health care workers in 2007.
Tourist attractions
St WaenceslausWenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia
Wenceslaus I , or Wenceslas I, was the duke of Bohemia from 921 until his assassination in 935, purportedly in a plot by his own brother, Boleslav the Cruel....
church in the Old Town Square: founded by Leszek I the White
Leszek I the White
Leszek I the White , also listed by some sources as Leszek II the White, was Prince of Sandomierz and High Duke of Poland from 1194 until his death, except for the short periods following when he was deposed as Polish ruler...
, built in the 13th century in gothic style
St John the Baptist church: founded by Casimir III
Casimir III of Poland
Casimir III the Great , last King of Poland from the Piast dynasty , was the son of King Władysław I the Elbow-high and Hedwig of Kalisz.-Biography:...
, built in the years 1360–1370 in gothic style, and re-constructed many times
Bernardine church and monastery: founded by Casimir IV of Poland, built in the years 1468–1507
Holy Trinity Church: built in the years 1619–1627 in the baroque style, burned in a fire and was rebuilt in the years 1678–1691
Gąska's and Esterka's Houses: 16th / 17th century
Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession: built in 1785
Building of city council: built in the years 1825–1827, designed in classical style by Antonio Corazzi
City hall: built in the years 1847–1848
Cathedral of Virgin Mary: built in the years 1899–1908 in neo-gothic style
Tool gates: built in the 19th century in classical style
Cinemas
- HeliosHelios (cinemas)-Current Locations:*Białystok - 8 screens*Białystok - 7 screens*Bielsko-Biała - 7 screens*Dąbrowa Górnicza - 5 screens*Gdańsk - 8 screens*Gniezno - 3 screens*Gorzów Wielkopolski - 5 screens*Kalisz - 2 screens...
www - Hel (currently not functioning)
- MultikinoMultikinoOwned by , Multikino is the second largest multiplex chain in Poland, and has the distinction of opening the nation's first multiplex, which was located in Poznań. Cinema City is Multikino's primary competitor....
Museums and art galleries
- Jacek MalczewskiJacek MalczewskiJacek Malczewski was one of the most famous painters of Polish Symbolism. In his creativity he successfully joins the predominant style of his times with motifs of Polish martyrdom.-See also:...
Museum www - Modern art museum www
- Scouting Museum
- "Elektrownia" - Power stationPower stationA power station is an industrial facility for the generation of electric energy....
built in 1903, renewed as a Modern art gallery - Cultural Heritage Gallery of Radom
- Skansen in Radom www
Education
Radom is home to about 20 schools of higher education:- Instytut Teologiczny Uniwersytetu Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego w Radomiu - department of theology
- Kolegium Nauczycielskie - www
- Nauczycielskie Kolegium Języków Obcych - www
- Niepubliczne Nauczycielskie Kolegium Języków Obcych - www
- Niepubliczne Nauczycielskie Kolegium Języków Obcych TWP - www
- Radom Technical University (Politechnika Radomska) - www
- University College of Environmental Sciences (Prywatna Wyższa Szkoła Ochrony Środowiska) - www
- Radomska Szkoła Zarządzania
- Warsaw Agricultural University - department in Radom (Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie)
- College of the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (Kolegium licencjackie Uniwersytetu Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej) - www
- Warsaw University - department in Radom (Uniwersytet Warszawski)- www www
- Maria Curie-Skłodowska University - department in Radom (Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Skłodowskiej) - www
- Wyższa Inżynierska Szkoła Bezpieczeństwa i Organizacji Pracy - www
- Higher Business College (Wyższa Szkoła Biznesu) - www
- Higher Financial and Banking College (Wyższa Szkoła Finansów i Bankowości) - www
- Higher Merchant College (Wyższa Szkoła Handlowa) - www
- Higher Seminary (Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne) - www
- Higher Journalis College (Wyższa Szkoła Dziennikarska) - www
- Zespół Szkół Medycznych - www
Other
- At the Western part of Radom, there is a facility for commercial LF transmission (not broadcasting), the Radom longwave transmitterRadom longwave transmitterRadom longwave transmitter is a facility for commercial longwave transmission west of Radom in Poland. Radom longwave transmitter, situated at 51°25'N and 21°07' E is the only transmission facility for frequencies under 100 kHz in Poland.It uses an antenna system carried by 1 150 metre and 3...
- The Łucznik Arms Factory in Radom produces a range of military firearms such as assault rifleAssault rifleAn assault rifle is a selective fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine. Assault rifles are the standard infantry weapons in most modern armies...
s - The book, Outcry - Memoirs of Manny Steinberg, chronicles a young Jewish man's life and trials during the Nazi occupation of Radom and beyond. Published by Share Publishing, Menlo Park, CA
Sports
- Radomiak RadomRadomiak RadomRKS Radomiak Radom is a Polish football club based in Radom, Poland.It was founded in 1910.It achieved 2nd place in the 3rd division in season 2003/2004 and was promoted to the 2nd division in season 2004/2005...
- men's footballFootball in PolandFootball is the most popular sport in Poland. Over 400,000 Poles play football regularly, with millions more playing occasionally. The first professional clubs were founded in the early 1900s, and the Polish national football team played its first international match in 1921.There are hundreds of...
team, founded in 1910, currently playing in 3rd league. - Jadar Radom - men's volleyballVolleyball in PolandVolleyball in Poland is a popular team sport. It is the second most popular sport after football. The Men's national team is ranked 5th and the Women's team is ranked 9th in the FIVB World Rankings...
team, founded in 1921, currently playing in 1st league. - Broń RadomBron RadomRKS Broń Radom is a Polish football club based in Radom, Poland. It was founded in 1926....
- men's footballFootball in PolandFootball is the most popular sport in Poland. Over 400,000 Poles play football regularly, with millions more playing occasionally. The first professional clubs were founded in the early 1900s, and the Polish national football team played its first international match in 1921.There are hundreds of...
team, founded in 1926, currently in 3rd league. - RoSa Sport Radom - men's basketballBasketball in PolandBasketball in Poland.See also* Dominet Bank Ekstraliga – Polish Men Basketball League * Polska Liga Koszykówki Kobiet – Polish Women Basketball League* Polish Cup in men basketball...
team, founded in 2004, currently in 1st league.
Radom constituency
Members of Parliament (SejmSejm
The Sejm is the lower house of the Polish parliament. The Sejm is made up of 460 deputies, or Poseł in Polish . It is elected by universal ballot and is presided over by a speaker called the Marshal of the Sejm ....
) elected from Radom constituency
- Ewa KopaczEwa KopaczEwa Kopacz is the only female and incumbant head of the lower house of parliament in the history of Poland. The Marshal of the Sejm is de facto also the head of the whole of parliament and substitutes the President in case of that office's vacancy...
(PO) - Dariusz Bąk (PIS)
- Mirosław Maliszewski (PSL)
- Czesław Czechyra (PO)
- Marek Suski (PIS)
- Marek Wikiński (SLD),
- Radosław Witkowski (PO)
- Krzysztof Sońta (PIS)
Twin towns — Sister cities
Radom is twinnedTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
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Stara Zagora Stara Zagora Stara Zagora is the sixth largest city in Bulgaria, and a nationally important economic center. Located in Southern Bulgaria, it is the administrative capital of the homonymous Stara Zagora Province... in Bulgaria Bulgaria Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east... Ternopil Ternopil Ternopil , is a city in western Ukraine, located on the banks of the Seret River. Ternopil is one of the major cities of Western Ukraine and the historical region of Galicia... in Ukraine Ukraine Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia... Talavera de la Reina in Spain Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... Magdeburg Magdeburg Magdeburg , is the largest city and the capital city of the Bundesland of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Magdeburg is situated on the Elbe River and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe.... in Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... Prilep Prilep Prilep is the fourth largest city in the Republic of Macedonia. It has a population of 66,246 citizens. Prilep is known as "the city under Marko's Towers" because of its proximity to the towers of Prince Marko.-Name:... in Macedonia Republic of Macedonia Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991... |
Notable people
Notable people who have been born, have lived or have worked in Radom:
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Andrzej Wajda Andrzej Wajda is a Polish film director. Recipient of an honorary Oscar, he is possibly the most prominent member of the unofficial "Polish Film School"... - director Zygmunt Solorz-Zak Zygmunt Solorz-Żak is one of the richest people in Poland, repeatedly appearing on Forbes world's billionaires ranking, with an estimated net worth around EUR1.5 billion.... - president of Polsat TV Dionizy Czachowski Dionizy Feliks Czachowski was a Polish general and commander of the Sandomierz Voivodeship during the January Uprising in Congress Poland.... (1810–1863) Artur Gadowski Artur Gadowski is Polish rock musician, vocalist of a hard rock band IRA.-Biography:Gadowski comes from a musical family. His father played saxophone whereas his mother was a vocal instructor. His life's turning point happened in 1979 when he first heard The Beatles' album titled Sgt... - singer Szymon Wydra Szymon Wydra is a Polish rock vocalist, poet and finalist on the first edition of Polish Idol. He is also a vocalist of Carpe Diem.-Career:... - singer |