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
Vologda City will host V International Lace Festival VITA LACE on July 17-20, 2025.
The International Lace Festival VITA LACE collects everything related to the world of linen industry: fabrics, clothes, textile, souvenirs, as well as looms, spinning machines and accessories.
Defender of the Fatherland Day is celebrated in Russia on February 23. This is a nation-wide holiday that personifies the recognition of the great services of the Russian forces to the country and people.
A pancake week will be celebrated in Vologda with pancakes, fun songs, games and other entertainment activities.
17.02.2025
Free museum day on February 19.
On February 19th, many of the region's museums and galleries offer free entry in order to have a more diverse range of visitors.
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared 2024 and 2025 Years of Culture of China and Russia. The array of vibrant events will serve as an additional impetus to deepening the centuries-old Chinese-Russian friendship and fostering greater mutual understanding between the countries.
Victory Train is the first ever immersive train-based exhibition. It is dedicated to the events of the Great Patriotic War.
In 2025 the city of St. Petersburg (formerly known as Leningrad) marks 81 years since the end of a devastating siege by Nazi German forces during World War II.
Student Day is celebrated in Russia on January 25.
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared 2024 and 2025 Years of Culture of China and Russia. The array of vibrant events will serve as an additional impetus to deepening the centuries-old Chinese-Russian friendship and fostering greater mutual understanding between the nations.