Museums of Russia: A proposal to declare 2021 the Year of Museums made

The Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation Vladimir Medinsky suggested holding the Year of Museums in 2021. He came up with this initiative at the general meeting of the Union of Museums of Russia, which was held at the Tsaritsyno State Historical, Architectural, Art and Landscape Museum-Reserve. 

The Minister reminded that the first thematic year dedicated to culture was launched in 2014, followed by the Year of Literature, the Year of Cinema and the Year of Theatre, which is underway in 2019, and highlighted their positive effect.