Overview
- A presentation at Moscow's National Centre "Russia" features Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova and Union of Theatre Workers chair Vladimir Mashkov.
- A state awards ceremony for cultural figures is scheduled, with organizers saying awards will become a standing feature of future celebrations.
- The holiday falls on January 17 to coincide with the birthday of Konstantin Stanislavski.
- Mashkov proposed creating the professional day, after which Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin ordered its establishment.
- The Ministry of Culture formalized the date via an order, and events are planned across the country to launch the inaugural observance.