March 25 — Cultural Worker's Day: history, greetings, postcards

Every year, on March 25, Russia celebrates Cultural Worker's Day, dedicated to artists, representatives of creative professions, employees of museums, theaters, concert halls, libraries and other specialists involved in the preservation and enhancement of the country's cultural heritage. In 2025, the celebration falls on a Tuesday. Izvestia tells about its history and traditions.

Cultural Worker's Day in 2025 — the history of the holiday

One of the first mentions of the celebration of the Cultural Worker's Day dates back to 1996. At that time, the festival was held in the Naro-Fominsk district of the Moscow region, and it was organized by poet and composer Igor Gerasimov and director Oksana Akatskova. However, the celebration was not official and was held exclusively at the local level.

The Temple of Sofia: how Gubaidulina's work combined the avant-garde and religion

One of the main Russian composers of the 20th century has died.

Over time, similar holidays began to appear in other regions of Russia. In 2007, Alexander Sokolovsky, Doctor of Art History, who was then Minister of Culture, proposed making the celebration official and setting a single date for it. The initiative was approved, and in August, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree proclaiming March 25 as Cultural Worker's Day.

Traditions of Cultural Workers' Day on March 25

Traditionally, on the eve of the holiday, awards of the President and government of Russia in the field of culture are presented. Honorary awards are given to young cultural figures, authors of works of literature and art for childhood and youth, as well as outstanding artists, heads of creative teams, artists, writers, architects, directors and other culprits of the celebration.

In addition, various cultural events are held throughout the country on March 25. The museum staff organizes exhibitions and excursions, classes for schoolchildren, literary evenings and meetings with authors of famous works are held in libraries. Theaters invite viewers to charity concerts and street performances, and cinemas show cult films of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Congratulations on Cultural Worker's Day 2025

Culture is one of the main human values. It forms self-awareness, helps in ethical and aesthetic education, preserves historical memory and makes dialogue between different peoples possible. Therefore, on March 25, it is important to express gratitude to all the specialists who preserve priceless treasures of the past and create new masterpieces.

Artists, writers, poets, journalists, composers, musicians, actors, directors, sculptors, architects, as well as employees of theaters, museums, exhibition centers, book publishers, music studios, cinemas, libraries, children's art centers and other cultural institutions receive congratulations on the holiday. In total, more than a million Russians work in this field.

Songs stay with a person: why the theme of plagiarism in music is eternal

How composers borrowed from others — from the Middle Ages to the present day

In honor of the holiday, Izvestia has prepared warm wishes and postcards for those responsible for the celebration.:

"Congratulations to all cultural workers! We wish you interesting projects, an inexhaustible stream of new ideas, positivity and inspiration! May your work bring you joy and satisfaction, and may your achievements always be appreciated."

"Happy Cultural Worker's Day to the most creative, educated and hardworking person! On your professional holiday, I wish you creative success, endless inspiration, strength to fulfill all your ideas, good mood and warmth! May the muses accompany you through life, and love and harmony reign in the house"

"Congratulations on the Cultural Worker's Day! Let your life be like a work of art: love — like from a novel, happiness — like in a movie, colors — like on the most artful canvases, miracles — like in a children's play. I wish you successful work, interesting projects and positive emotions!"

"Dear cultural workers! Thank you for your hard but important work! You are creators of meanings, guardians of history, guides to the world of beauty, teachers and thinkers. You bring happiness, inspiration, and unforgettable experiences. We wish you to continue to generously share the beauty of art and the joy of new discoveries with the world!"

Earlier, Izvestia told how World Poetry Day is celebrated in Russia and other countries.