Ministry of Culture
Overview
Main functions of the ministry:
- regulation of relations in the sphere of culture (art, cinema, protection and usage of historical and cultural heritage);
- support of museums, culture, art and national artistic trades institutions;
- preservation, revival and development of traditional crafts of the Vologda Region;
- management of service of libraries.
One of the primary functions of the Ministry of Culture is the preservation of the archives of Government Ministries and Departments and related administrative units, and this involves the selection of those records having permanent value, the arrangement and description of archives, and the provision of a reference service to scholars, to Government Ministries and Departments and to the general public. As the government's recordkeeping authority, the Ministry works to ensure effective information management and acts as the official guardian of Vologda Oblast's public archives.
The holdings of the archives and records service comprise records in a variety of media. This includes paper-based textual records, electronic records as well as audio-visual, photographic and cartographic material. Governmental bodies produce vast amounts of administrative records.
As an executive body with diverse functions, the Ministry carries out its mission through a number of subordinate offices and institutions. There are state and municipal archives in the Vologda Oblast.
The main functions of the Ministry and its subordinate institutions in the sphere of records activities include:
- to collect material in or about the Vologda Oblast;
- to preserve the archival heritage of the Vologda Oblast;
- to make the archival heritage accessible to people.
News
14.01.2025
Free museum day on January 15th.
On January 15th, many of the region's museums and galleries offer free entry in order to have a more diverse range of visitors.
The New Year is celebrated in a special way, because every Russian city has its own traditions of celebrating. Vologda’s authorities planned a number of major festive actions and events in Vologda.
18.12.2024
Free museum day on December 18.
On December 18th, many of the region's museums and galleries offer free entry in order to have a more diverse range of visitors.
The festival is named after Valery Gavrilin, the great Russian composer, People's artist of Russia who was born in Vologda. This year it is devoted to the 85th birthday anniversary of Valery Gavrilin.
The Kirillo-Belozersky Museum-Preserve is a place of great historical significance. The majestic architectural ensemble of the Кirillo-Belozersky Monastery is one of the largest in Russia. It has kept architectural monuments of XV-XIX centuries, massive walls and towers.
A large-scale project "Winter of the Russian North" was launched on the initiative of Governor Georgy Filimonov. Numerous events covering different genres and styles of music, crafts and theatre will be held within the framework of the "Winter of the Russian North" project.
“Leadership of Chinese travel agencies will arrive in Vologda to get acquainted with the tourism potential of the region. The agreement concerning the visit of Chinese tour operators was reached during the forum "Days of the Vologda Region in China", the Vologda Region Governor said.
The exhibition of Vologda’s lace kicked off in Beijing and Shanghai within the frameworks of the Days of the Vologda Region in China.
"There are about 2,500 cultural and historical heritage sites in the region, 189 specially protected natural areas, over 330 tourist routes have been created. However, the enormous tourist potential of the Vologda Region has yet to be revealed. We are open to cooperation with the leaders of the Chinese tourism industry and are ready to offer joint projects to attract tourists to the Vologda Region," said Georgy Filimonov, Governor of the Vologda Region.
20.11.2024
Free museum day on November 20.
On November 20th, many of the region's museums and galleries offer free entry in order to have a more diverse range of visitors.