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Rüsselsheim is the largest town in the Groß-Gerau district in the Rhein-Main region of Germany. It is one of seven special status towns in Hesse and is located on the Main, only a few kilometres from its mouth in Mainz. The suburbs of Bauschheim and Königstädten are included in Rüsselsheim. Rüsselsheim has attained international recognition through the presence of the car manufacturer Opel.
[edit] HistoryRüsselsheim emerged from a settlement of the Count of Katzenelnbogen.  The name of the town evolved over the course of time:
In the year 1435 the high noble Count John IV of Katzenelnbogen [1] was first to cultivate Riesling in Rüsselsheim. His administrator bought new vines for 22 Schilling documented in the annual reports. in the following years Riesling showed up down the river Rhine and up the River Mosel. Rüsselsheim’s comeback in the history of wine took place in 18th. and 19th. century, when famous wine-growing estates in the Rheingau recultivated their vineyards with vines of the Rüsselsheim and Flörsheim Area (Allendorf, Rheingauer Weinbauverband EV 1980). After the First World War viticulture disappeared in Rüsselsheim. In 1980 the mayor of Rüsselsheim Dr. Storsberg initiated a memory vineyard near the castle celebrating 550 Years of Riesling. This vineyard still exists. [edit] Politics[edit] Coat of armsIn the town's coat of arms, there is a silver "Doppelhaken" (a double hook) and two silver stars on a blue background. The "Doppelhaken" is also called a "Wolfsangel" (wolf hook); however, it is not clear whether or not it was actually used to kill wolves. Some also see the "Doppelhaken" as a grappling hook. It is actually forbidden in Germany to use this symbol on the grounds that it has been used in the past to stand for certain right-wing extremist groups, also now banned. Civic coats of arms or similar, which have traditionally used the Wolfsangel, are exempt from the ban.[1] The two stars indicate that Rüsselsheim used to belong to Katzenelnbogen County, which also bore these stars on its coat of arms. [edit] Lord Mayors
[edit] Town partnershipsSince 1961 Rüsselsheim participates in a programme of international town partnership. A regular exchange of culture and sports takes place between the four partner towns. Among other things, there are regular competitions between the four towns. The first partnership began in 1961 with the French town Évreux, the capital of the département of Eure, with approximately 50,000 inhabitants. Evreux is about 100km from both Paris and the Normandy Coast. In terms of history, Evreux offers historical monuments from the Gallo-Roman period (3rd century) and a cathedral from the 13th century. The economy of the town is based on business from the printing, electronics and pharmaceutical industries. In 1977 Rugby (England) was added as the second partner town. The town has a population of about 70,000 and is located in Warwickshire County. It became well-known because of the public school with same name, as well as the sport "rugby." Rugby is a transportation junction between London, Birmingham and the north of England and its economy is based on industry and agriculture. In 1979 the town of Varkaus, in Finland, was added. A quarter of the town is water, and as a town with bridges and canals, Varkaus is a popular tourist destination, both in summer (baths and boot tours) and in winter (100km cross-country ski runs). In 1991 the town of Kecskemét formed a partnership with Rüsselsheim and is its most recent addition. Kecskemét is the capital of the Hungarian komitat Bács-Kiskun, with a population of about 100,000. Kecskemét is located in the national park Kiskunság between Donau and Theiss. Well-known people from the town include the playwright József Katona, the painter János Muroközy, and the composer Zoltán Kodály. Art, education and agriculture shape the town. An attempt to add the Turkish spa town of Bodrum as a fifth partner town failed. [edit] EconomyThe car manufacturer Opel and the ideal transportation location with many Motorway connections and direct train connections to Mainz, Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden and Darmstadt have resulted in the establishment of many businesses and the attraction of many commuters in Rüsselsheim. [edit] Local companiesAbove all, Rüsselsheim is known for its car manufacturer Opel. The founder, Adam Opel, began as a trainee mechanic and originally founded a sewing machine factory. The first cars were built in 1898. The European Centre of the Korean car manufacturer Hyundai was inaugurated in 2003. The German centre of the America outsourcing company EDS is located in Rüsselsheim. [edit] Public institutions[edit] CultureThe Rüsselsheim Theatre provides 865 seats in stalls and tiers. The theatre’s programming consists of plays, concerts, operas, operettas, musicals, ballets and dancing. The Rüsselsheim Museum, which was designated in 1980 with the Council of Europe’s museum award as a "Model Museum," focuses in particular on the development of labor procedures and labor conditions from prehistory to the present. [edit] Educational institutions[edit] Fachhochschule WiesbadenThe Fachhochschule Wiesbaden is an advanced technical college which has a branch in the town of Rüsselsheim. The technical departments of the Fachhochschule Wiesbaden are primarily located here. Courses of study:
[edit] Recreational and sports facilitiesEvent spaces: Walter-Köbel-Halle (2500 spectators) [edit] ClubsRüsselsheim features a large number of clubs. Some of them are members of national and international leagues.
In 2004, the Volunteer Fire Brigade of the town of Rüsselsheim was 125 years old. [edit] Development of the town[edit] Additions
[edit] People[edit] Honorary citizens
[edit] Sons and Daughters of the Town
[edit] People who have had influence in Rüsselsheim
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