Memorable dates of Russia: The composition of the organizing committee for the celebration in 2017 of the 125th anniversary of the birth of K. G. Paustovsky and M. I. Tsvetaeva is approved

31 May and 8 October 2017 respectively marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of classic of Russian literature Konstantin Paustovsky and distinguished poetess Marina Tsvetaeva. Given the importance of their work to the national culture, in Rospechat are established the organizing committees on preparation and holding of festive events in 2017.

The order of two organizing committees on preparation and holding of events in honor of the important dates, chaired by Mikhail Seslavinskiy is approved by the Federal Agency for Press and Mass Communications on November 11, 2016.

Since the beginning of the work of organizing committees will be formed an extensive program of activities related to the life and works of fine Russian authors. Conferences, exhibitions, poetry festivals and parties will be held in Moscow and other regions of the country. Several new books will be published, dedicated to the works of great authors.