The state will continue to support creative individuals and organizations, monument conservation programs and the development of historical cities, and to implement unique projects based on digital solutions. This is St. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the general assembly meeting within the framework of the IX International Cultural Forum opened in St. Petersburg.
“We attach the greatest importance to culture at the state level. A significant amount of funds are spent on its development, and we, of course, do not plan to reduce it,” the head of state assured.
The President traditionally attends the International Cultural Forum in St. Noting the symbolism of St. Petersburg hosting, he called the Northern capital “a unique example of the mutual enrichment of Russian and other world cultures.”
The President emphasized that the mission of culture is to build bridges. He recalled that after the liberation of Syrian Palmyra in 2016, Russian experts from the Center for Rescue Archeology of the Institute of the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences took urgent measures to save the monument.
Russian and Syrian experts will soon begin restoring the Arc de Triomphe in Palmyra, the head of state said.
St. Petersburg, which the Nazis tried to destroy during the blockade during the Great Patriotic War. He added that the word “Palmyra” has become a symbol for Russian citizens because St. Petersburg is also known as North Palmyra.
Participating in the general assembly of the international cultural forum, St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov, St. St. Petersburg brings forum participants together once again. He expressed his satisfaction on behalf of the residents of St. Petersburg.
“We are meeting at a difficult time for the whole world. But as our president said, culture is beyond politics. Our International Cultural Forum is a symbol of a multipolar world. It was called the “forum of united cultures”. Great thinkers and cultural figures taught us to respect and appreciate the culture of other peoples. “We defend a world where no one imposes their will on anyone else,” he said.
According to him, the wide geography of the participants confirms that culture has no boundaries. Since the time of Peter I, St. The historical mission of St. Petersburg has been to unite the cultures of all peoples.
“The city’s museums and libraries contain the cultural heritage of different peoples of the world from all periods. They were preserved even during the difficult years of the siege of Leningrad. Beglov, today St. He noted that St. Petersburg archaeologists, scientists and architects restored ancient Palmyra in Syria.
IX, formerly known as the International Cultural Forum. International United Cultures Forum, St. It started on November 16 in St. Petersburg. The large-scale congress, which was revived after a four-year break, brought together the culture ministers of more than 30 countries and over 70 foreign delegations.