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The folklore festival “The Village - the Soul of Russia” unites the best amateur groups, artisans, researchers in the field of traditional folk culture. The creative project is aimed at preserving cultural identity, creating conditions for the development of traditional folk culture and promoting the cultural and historical heritage of the Vologda Region and various regions of Russia.

Over centuries, Vologda Region was a link between medieval Europe and Old Russia, a unique ‘door’ to Europe and a centre of international integration and trade. Traditions of medieval Hansa that is considered to be an original model for the modern single European market, resulted in the Hanseatic League of the Modern Age. It was established in 1980 and now includes about 200 cities and towns from European and Russian states.

The Governor's International music competition is held in the Vologda Region every three years. It is a significant event in the cultural life of the Vologda Region and Russia. This is one of the most ambitious projects aimed at popularizing the work of the outstanding Russian composer, a native of the Vologda Region Valery Gavrilin.

The Governor's International music competition is held in the Vologda Region every three years. It is a significant event in the cultural life of the Vologda Region and Russia. This is one of the most ambitious projects aimed at popularizing the work of the outstanding Russian composer, a native of the Vologda Region Valery Gavrilin.