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Vologda is competing for "Cultural Capital of Russia 2027" title.
23.09.2025 16:18
The Cultural Capitals competition began in 2023 and annually takes place in Russia. During the event, a prestigious title is awarded to one city in the country by a panel of experts. Cities with at least 250,000 inhabitants are invited to participate.
Selection has a novel twist: an online public vote, followed by a public presentation to an expert panel. Experts assess the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, the level of development of the urban environment, theatres, museums and archives, education and enlightenment, the introduction of innovations and creative industries.
Nizhny Novgorod topped the poll and became the first cultural capital of Russia in 2024. Grozny, the Chechen capital, is the cultural capital of Russia in 2025.