Putin took part in a meeting of the Presidential Council for Culture. The main thing

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at a meeting of the Presidential Council for Culture. The main topics were the development of cultural infrastructure in new regions, as well as the support of cultural figures who create for children. The main quotes of the president are in the Izvestia material.

About art and youth

Putin pointed out that much has been done in recent years to ensure the intensive development of the national film industry and to increase its competitiveness. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that young people get acquainted with earlier, the best examples of Russian cinema, with its long, glorious history.

He added that it is necessary to tell children and teenagers more deeply and systematically about the contribution of Russian art and great masters of different eras to world culture. This is a very important element of parenting.

"At the same time, I am sure that the younger generations should not only know art, but also have the opportunity to practice it. From an early age, he studied painting, dance, and music. We have a brilliant multi—level system of such education in our country, and it needs constant support," the Russian president said.

On the development of cultural infrastructure

The Head of State added that it is necessary to develop cultural infrastructure in new regions of the country.

"I ask you to actively ensure the modernization and construction of new cultural institutions, their equipment, and to assist creative figures and associations in providing preferential terms for renting premises and territories. First of all, such assistance should be provided to those who work with young people, with young people," he said.

Putin also noted the importance of supporting those who write books, plays, screenplays, poems for children and youth, not forgetting, "as the famous children's classic said: 'today are children, and tomorrow are the people.'"

"In the Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia, it is necessary to pay more attention to literature and the book industry, especially in the regions to authors and translators who write in national languages but are included in the common Russian unified literary space," the president said.