Ministry of Culture (Russia)


The Ministry of Culture of Russia is a Russian Federal Ministry in the Russian Government that responsible for state policy in Cultural spheres, art, cinematography, archives, and inter-nations issues. The responsibilities of the Ministry includes censorship of anti-Russian films.

Structure

Formed in May 2, 2008 on basis of the Ministry for Culture and Mass Media. In the past, the Ministry of Culture operated between 1953-1992, and 1992-2004.
The Ministry of Culture of Russian Federation independently carries out legal regulations, as well as develops and introduces draft regulations on the following issues: culture, art, cinematography, copyright, related rights, historical and cultural heritage, international cultural and informational cooperation.

Ministers of Culture