The President took part, via videoconference, in opening the Azerbaijani State Musical Drama Theatre in Derbent after renovations.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants, organisers, and guests of the opening ceremony for the National Children’s Book Week.

The President chaired a meeting of the Presidential Council for Culture via videoconference. The agenda covered a broad range of matters dealing with the film industry, literature, and ballet.

A ceremony to present the 2025 Presidential Prize for Young Culture Professionals and the 2025 Presidential Prize for Works and Projects for Children and Young People was held in the Kremlin’s St Catherine Hall.

The Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, together with representatives of the Russian Theatre Union, has launched this year’s nationwide Giving Warmth campaign, timed to coincide with World Theatre Day.

Vladimir Putin signed executive orders awarding the 2025 Presidential Prize for Young Culture Professionals and the 2025 Presidential Prize in Culture for works and projects for children and young people.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants and guests of the 13^th Trans-Siberian Art Festival.

Late last night, Vladimir Putin met with Valery Gergiev, conductor, Artistic Director and General Director of the Mariinsky Theatre and General Director of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre.

The President took part in a ceremony to launch the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

The head of the foundation reported to the President on the development of cooperation between the Sirius Centre and the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Vladimir Putin congratulated composer and People’s Artist of Russia Vadim Bibergan on his 89^th birthday.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to members of Russia’s artistic community on Artist’s Day, celebrated in Russia for the first time.

Vladimir Putin congratulated pianist, composer, People’s Artist of the USSR Raimonds Pauls on his 90^th birthday.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Holding the International Youth Festival in 2026.

Vladimir Putin and the heads of state of CIS countries visited the State Hermitage Museum.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Celebrating the 2,650^th Anniversary of Founding the City of Kerch in the Republic of Crimea.

The President sent his greetings to the particpants, organisers and guests of the 25th Arts Square International Winter Festival.

Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On Celebrating the 250^th Anniversary of the Tambov Viceroyalty.

Late last night, Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Governor of the Kursk Region Alexander Khinshtein.