Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Holding Year of Culture in the Russian Federation

The President resolved to hold a Year of Culture in 2014 in the Russian Federation in order to focus the public’s attention on issues of cultural development, preserving cultural heritage and the role of Russian culture in the world.

The plan of Year of Culture involves various cultural and educational events across the country, as well as projects in theatre, music, contemporary art, artistic heritage and cinema; nationwide and international ethnic culture festivals; and events aimed at preserving and promoting traditional folk cultures and practices of Russia’s various ethnic communities, discovering young talents and supporting children’s creative endeavours, expanding exhibition activities, and realising creative projects in the regions of the Russian Federation.

 



















































































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