Cultural Worker’s Day is celebrated today on the vast territory of Russia – this holiday unites people of different creative professions and spheres, highlighting the unity of the cultural space of our country. Culture shapes the self-awareness of generations and nations, and, according to academician Dmitry Likhachev, is “the main purport and global value of human life.”
Government officials of the Russian Federation congratulated workers in the cultural sector on their professional holiday:
Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin:
“Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy wrote: “Art is one of the means of uniting people.” Indeed, thanks to your talent and mastery, the world is becoming a better place. You create beauty and take care of the beautiful, fill life with vivid impressions, emotions, and harmony.
The sphere of culture is always in the focus of attention of the government . Today, theaters, museums, cinemas, philharmonic halls, and libraries are being renovated in all regions of the country. Cultural development centers are opening in small towns and villages. The “Pushkin Card” opens to young people the opportunity to visit exhibitions, performances, and concerts more often. The necessary support is also provided to creative groups.”
Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Olga Lyubimova:
“Culture is a sphere of life that reacts sensitively to both joyful and sad events.
These days, when the tragedy that recently happened resonates with pain in everyone’s heart, memorial events are held in cultural institutions. And I‘d like to thank my colleagues for this spirit of unity and solidarity, which gives warmth and hope.
Hundreds of thousands of people work in our country in the domain of culture. They are at work every day – in museums, theaters and philharmonic societies, libraries and cultural centers, educational and scientific institutions, circuses and film studios. They share their talent and creativity with the public, preserving our heritage and historical memory.
Dear colleagues, today, on Cultural Worker’s Day, I want to say “thank you” for your talent and daily work, for your help and support to those who need it most particularly.”
