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First role: Mashkov launched the 150th anniversary of the Union of Theatrical Figures
A solemn event was held at the Rossiya National Center to open the year of celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Union of Theatrical Figures of Russia. The date was chosen for a reason: on January 17, the country celebrates for the first time a new professional holiday — Artist's Day. Sergey Kiriyenko, First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration, and Tatyana Golikova, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, presented state awards to cultural figures. Vladimir Mashkov, Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, spoke about 2,000 festive events that will be held throughout the country during the year.
The artist's First Day
Artist's Day became a public holiday thanks to the efforts of the Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vladimir Mashkov. A year ago, at the congress of the professional community, the People's Artist of Russia proposed that January 17, the birthday of the great reformer of the Russian theater Konstantin Stanislavsky, be considered a solemn date. The initiative was supported by the president, and a new professional holiday was established by the government's decision in 2025.
Vladimir Mashkov, Artistic Director of the Sovremennik Theater, during the ceremony of awarding state awards to cultural figures of the Russian Federation as part of the event opening the year of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Union of Theatrical Figures of Russia, at the Rossiya National Center
It unites theatrical figures, film and circus performers, composers, musicians, artists, and pop performers – all representatives of creative professions whose activities are aimed at preserving and enhancing Russia's cultural heritage. In a solemn atmosphere on the first Day of the artist, outstanding figures were awarded with high state awards. By presidential decree, Maxim Averin, Anna Mikhalkova, and Alexander Oleshko were awarded the honorary title of "People's Artist of the Russian Federation" for their great contribution to the development of Russian culture and art, as well as for their many years of fruitful activity.
— At the age of five, I stood on a stool, sang a song, read poetry and declared myself: "People's Artist of the Soviet Union Sasha Oleshko," the latter recalled. — For me, the title of "People's Artist of Russia" is a high honor and responsibility. We work for the people.
Anna Mikhalkova admitted that for her this award is an advance.
— I can say that I will work! — the People's Artist smiled.
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Tatyana Golikova, actress Anna Mikhalkova and First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation Sergey Kiriyenko during the ceremony of awarding state awards to Russian cultural figures
An honorary badge for the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation was also presented at the ceremony. Among those who were honored was Alexander Zhigalkin, Managing Director of the Central House of Actors named after A.A. Yablochkina. The Order of Merit in Culture and Art was awarded to People's Artists Viktor Verzhbitsky, Olga Naumova, Viktor Korshunov, Viktor Rakov, chief conductor of the State Academic Symphony Chapel of Russia Valery Polyansky, artistic director of the Oleg Lundstrem Jazz Orchestra Boris Frumkin.
A billion for the holiday
It was on this day that the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Union of Theatrical Figures was launched. Vladimir Putin's congratulations to the creative community were read out by Sergey Kiriyenko, First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration.
"Dear friends! Congratulations on the Artist's Day, which is celebrated in Russia for the first time. It is deeply symbolic that this holiday is timed to coincide with the birthday of Konstantin Sergeyevich Stanislavsky, an outstanding theater director and actor, the creator of the world—famous creative school, a vivid phenomenon in Russian and world culture. Today we honor worthy representatives of the country's artistic community, those who devote themselves and their talent to preserving our unique historical, cultural, and spiritual heritage, developing traditions, asceticism, enlightenment, and selfless service to the people, passed down from generation to generation," Vladimir Putin said.
First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation Sergey Kiriyenko during the state awards ceremony for cultural figures of the Russian Federation
1 billion rubles have been allocated from the federal budget to support the STD and celebrate its 150th anniversary. This was stated by Tatyana Golikova, Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation for Social Policy.
"Another 441 million rubles have been allocated for 18 grants for events from the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives," Tatyana Golikova added. — The President of the country has given us serious instructions to prepare for this event. This is not a capital event, it concerns the whole of Russia, all regions — from Vladivostok to Kaliningrad, from Murmansk to Sevastopol.
The deputy prime minister added that a campaign has begun to revive Actor's Houses in the regions. In addition, the reconstruction and renovation of theaters will continue in the country. 93 institutions have already been put in order within the framework of the National Project "Culture". In the next five years, 113 more will be reconstructed.
Marathon of wishes
On behalf of the President of the Russian Federation, the government has approved an ambitious action plan. During the year, there will be about 2 thousand of them across the country. The biggest one will be the "Theater Train". Rather, there will be two of them.
— The first train will depart on May 12 on the Vladivostok – Moscow route, and the second train will start from Sevastopol to Moscow on May 27, — said Vladimir Mashkov. — Both trains will finish on June 30 at the Kiev railway station of the capital. Performances, master classes, and creative meetings will be held in each city along the route.
There are 43 cities on the train route. 160 theaters will participate in the project, which will present 280 productions. The arrival of the "Theater Trains" in the capital will kick off the central event of the jubilee year — the marathon festival "Russia – Theater – Society". It will be held at several venues in the city.
A large-scale multimedia exhibition "Heritage. Theatre. The great ones." It will show what the theater will be like in the era of artificial intelligence and virtual reality. On June 4, within the framework of the International Economic Forum, a large concert dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the St. Petersburg State University will be held at the Mariinsky Theater. And on July 12, a grandiose theatrical performance will take place in Chersonesos.
The "Golden Fund of Theatrical Productions of Russia" is being created. These are video versions of the 100 best performances of the country. 15 of them are already available in online cinemas. An animation project will be created for young viewers in cooperation with Soyuzmultfilm, which will immerse them in the magical world of the theater.
In addition, Vladimir Mashkov said that the STD decided to create a complete database of artists who participated in the Great Patriotic War. A monument to front-line concert brigades will also be erected in Vyazma.
And for those who did not stand aside during the difficult period for the country, the medal "Saving Faith and the Fatherland" will be established. This award is planned to be awarded to those whose activities are aimed at protecting national interests and patriotic education.
On October 23, the congress of the Union of Theatrical Figures of Russia and the awarding of the jubilee medal of the STD will take place on the historical stage of the Bolshoi Theater.
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