Putin spoke about Russia's initiatives in the field of culture

MOSCOW, December 18 Russia has put forward a number of initiatives in the field of culture, including the creation of a film academy and the Intervision competition, and is counting on a positive response from colleagues in the CIS , said Russian President Vladimir Putin in an address to the participants of the meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the CIS.
“»During Russia's chairmanship in the Commonwealth, which will begin on January 1, we plan to continue and develop the practice of holding a wide range of joint events in a variety of areas art, education and science, including using the resources of the CIS Interstate Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation,” Putin said.
“We will encourage in every possible way the implementation of film and television projects, the organization of classical and popular music competitions. Let me remind you that Russia has already put forward a number of relevant initiatives, including the creation of the Eurasian Academy of Film Arts, the establishment of the Eurasian Film Award and the revival of the international song festival «Intervision». We count on a favorable reaction from our CIS partners,” said the head of state.