Vladimir Putin and President of the PRC Xi Jinping made a speech at the gala concert devoted to the 75^th anniversary of Russia-China diplomatic relations and the opening of Russia and China’s years of culture.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 22^nd Yury Ozerov International War Film Festival.

Vladimir Putin extended birthday greetings to General Director of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia Valery Gergiev. 

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the Road to Yalta International Music Festival.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 46^th Moscow International Film Festival.

Vladimir Putin wished a happy 75^th birthday to Artistic Director of the Moscow Cat Theatre People’ Artist of the RSFSR Yury Kuklachyov.

Vladimir Putin met with Serbian film director Emir Kusturica in the Kremlin.

The President held a meeting with culture professionals of the Tver Region.

In Torzhok, Vladimir Putin visited the Museum Rows exhibition complex of the All-Russian Museum of History and Ethnography.

A ceremony to present the 2023 Presidential prizes for young culture professional and for wiring and art for children and young people took place in the Kremlin’s St Catherine Hall. 

The President approved a list of instructions following a meeting of the Presidential Council for Science and Education held on February 8, 2024.

Vladimir Putin signed executive orders awarding the 2023 Presidential Prize for Young Culture Professionals and the 2023 Presidential Prize for Writing and Art for Children and Young People.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 11^th Trans-Siberian Art Festival.

During his working trip to the Chuvash Republic, Vladimir Putin held a meeting with head of the region Oleg Nikolayev.

Presidential Aide, Chairman of the Presidential Council for Cossack Affairs Dmitry Mironov held a meeting on supporting the development of educational organisations that implement programmes on cultural and historical traditions and values of Russian Cossacks.

Vladimir Putin congratulated current staff and veterans of the Mosfilm Cinema Concern on its 100^th anniversary.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants and guests of the 22^nd Golden Eagle National Film Award Ceremony.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, guests and organisers of the fourth Pokrovsky Cathedral national patriotic festival of bard songs.

Vladimir Putin conveyed his condolences to the family and friends of the late Yury Solomin, People’s Artist of the USSR, Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation, and Artistic Director of the Maly Theatre.