The President signed Executive Order On Designating the Federal State Budgetary Institution of Culture Arkhangelskoye Estate Museum as a Most Valuable Cultural Heritage Site of the Peoples of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin wished opera singer and People’s Artist of Russia Dmitri Hvorostovsky a happy birthday.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 8^th White Cane International Charity Festival.

Vladimir Putin has sent greetings to organisers, participants and guests of the 25^th Zodchestvo International Festival of Architecture.

Vladimir Putin attended a gala concert devoted to the 80^th birthday of singer and National Artist of the USSR Iosif Kobzon.

Vladimir Putin visited the new Zaryadye Park on City Day.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the New Wave 2017 International Contest of Young Pop Music Performers.

The President approved a list of instructions following his meeting with public, academic and cultural figures of the city of federal importance Sevastopol and the Republic of Crimea that took place on August 18, 2017, and his attendance of the Tavrida National Youth Educational Forum on August 20, 2017.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the 30^th Moscow International Book Fair (MIBF).

Vladimir Putin, President of China Xi Jinping, President of Brazil Michel Temer, President of South Africa Jacob Zuma and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi opened the BRICS Countries’ Cultural Festival.

Vladimir Putin has sent greetings to participants of the Golden Phoenix Russian film festival of actors and directors.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 10^th Mikael Tariverdiev International Organ Competition.

Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping visited an exhibition of Chinese arts and crafts and Chinese cultural heritage.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to all taking part in the 20^th Russian Art Festival in Cannes.

Vladimir Putin visited the 15th Koktebel Jazz Party international festival. Its main theme this year is Same Place, Same Jazz.

During his working trip to the Republic of Crimea, Vladimir Putin attended the Tavrida National Youth Educational Forum.

Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev attended the Opera in Chersonese International Music Festival.

Vladimir Putin met with public figures, scientists and cultural workers of Sevastopol and the Republic of Crimea.