Overview
- The National Centre “Russia” in Moscow hosted a state awards ceremony where Sergey Kirienko and Tatyana Golikova presented honors, including People’s Artist titles to Alexander Oleshko, Anna Mikhalkova and Maxim Averin.
- President Vladimir Putin sent a message, read by Kirienko, praising artists who support fighters during the Special Military Operation and recalling performers’ service during the Great Patriotic War.
- Golikova announced that 113 theatres will be modernized by 2030 under the federal project Family Values and Cultural Infrastructure, with 30 theatres to receive annual equipment support.
- Kirienko said about 41,000 school theatres operate across Russia, and the Movement of the First reported tens of thousands of participants in observances featuring rehearsals, concerts and cultural activities.
- Kirienko reported that more than 2,000 performers have delivered over 25,000 concerts and appearances at the front and in hospitals for participants in the Special Military Operation.