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.
The festival has been staged in the Kirillo-Belozersky museum for several years. This festival is one of the most spectacular summer events in Kirillov. Clubs from different Russian cities will take part in it.