Speaking at the reopening ceremony, Dmitry Medvedev thanked everyone who took part in the reconstruction of the Bolshoi Theatre, one of Russia’s greatest treasures.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated opera singer, founder and artistic director of the Opera Centre, National Artist of Honour of the USSR Galina Vishnevskaya on her birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants of the VI Forum of Academics and Representatives of Creative Professions from the CIS Member States.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants of the World Conference of Compatriots.

Dmitry Medvedev signed the Executive Order On Creating the Russian-Polish Centre for Dialogue and Understanding.

Dmitry Medvedev sent greetings to participants and guests at the International Humanitarian Forum in Baku.

Dmitry Medvedev signed an order on holding the Season of Russian Language and Literature in the French Republic and the Season of French Language and Literature in the Russian Federation in 2012.

Dmitry Medvedev sent greetings to participants and guests at the 12^th Russian-Finnish Cultural Forum.

During his meeting with culture professionals from Vyazma, Smolensk Region, Dmitry Medvedev discussed the problems and prospects of the region’s cultural development, in particular, the restoration of cultural monuments in the region and attracting young professionals.

Dmitry Medvedev sent his greetings to participants of the Message to Man 21^st International Documentary, Short and Animated Film Festival.

Dmitry Medvedev visited the Bolshoi Theatre, which is to open on October 28 following an extensive renovation.

Dmitry Medvedev met with Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Irina Bokova.

Dmitry Medvedev, HM Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and HRH Prince Consort Henrik took part in the opening of the Danish-Russian photo exhibition The Arctic at the Moscow House of Photography.

Svetlana Medvedeva, HM Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and Prince Consort Henrik participated in the opening ceremony for an exhibition of Danish artists at the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts.

Dmitry Medvedev signed a list of instructions following the joint session of presidiums of Presidential Council for Culture and the Arts and the Presidential Council for Science, Technology and Education, as well as the meeting with historians held on July 22. The joint session was devoted to preparations for celebrating the 1150th anniversary of Russia’s statehood in 2012.

Dmitry Medvedev sent greetings to participants and guests at the New Wave international contest for young pop singers.

Dmitry Medvedev toured the church and looked at the interior decorations. Director of the Vladimir-Suzdal Museum Preserve Svetlana Melnikova told the President about the church’s history and its architectural features.

Dmitry Medvedev held a joint session of the Council for Culture and the Arts and the Council for Science, Technology and Education devoted to preparations for celebrating the 1150^th anniversary of Russian statehood.

Dmitry Medvedev’s working visit to Vladimir began with a meeting with historians.