Vladimir Putin visited the Zotov Centre constructive space where he toured an exhibition, Development of Creative Economy in Russia, and talked with creative industry representatives.

In St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin offered his best wishes to artistic director and director of the Mariinsky Theatre Valery Gergiev on the occasion of his 70^th birthday.

Vladimir Putin signed an Executive Order Awarding the Order for Services to the Fatherland, II degree, to Valery Gergiyev.

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions following a meeting with representatives of patriotic and youth public organisations held on February 2, 2023.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants and guests of the fifth BraVo International Professional Music Awards ceremony.

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions following the meeting with veterans of the Great Patriotic War, residents of besieged Leningrad and representatives of public patriotic associations held on January 18, 2023.

The President signed Executive Order On Celebrating Viktor Astafyev's 100^th Birth Anniversary.

Ahead of Cultural Workers' Day, marked in Russia on March 25, Vladimir Putin presented in the Kremlin the 2022 Presidential Prize for Young Culture Professionals and the Presidential Prize for Writing and Art for Children and Young People.

Vladimir Putin signed executive orders awarding the 2022 Presidential Prize for Young Culture Professionals and the 2022 Presidential Prize for Writing and Art for Children and Young People.

On the Day of Crimea and Sevastopol’s Reunification with Russia, Vladimir Putin visited Tauric Chersonesos historical archaeological park.

The President signed Federal Law On Legal Regulation of Relations in Culture in Connection with the Incorporation into the Russian Federation of the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Lugansk People’s Republic, the Zaporozhye Region and the Kherson Region, and the Formation of the New Constituent Entities Within the Russian Federation – the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Lugansk People’s Republic, the Zaporozhye Region and the Kherson Region.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the staff of the Vologda State Historical, Architectural and Art Museum Reserve in connection with its 100^th anniversary.

The Coordinating Committee of the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives has approved a list of winning projects in the first contest of 2023 for grants to implement projects in culture, arts and creative industries.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the tenth anniversary Trans-Siberian Art Festival.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants and guests of the Primordial Russia national nature festival.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants and guests of the 21^st Golden Eagle National Film Awards ceremony held at Mosfilm Pavilion One.

The President signed Executive Order On Amendments to the Basics of State Cultural Policy, as approved by Presidential Executive Order No. 808 of December 24, 2014.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Yury Bashmet, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of Novaya Rossiya Symphony Orchestra, on his 70^th birthday.

Vladimir Putin sent his deep condolences over the passing of theatre and film actress Inna Churikova.