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. |