Putin Says Russia Willing to Share Cultural Program Practices, Cites Pushkin Card
President Vladimir Putin said Russia's digital Pushkin Card culture-access program could be adapted by other countries, according to TASS.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is prepared to share what he described as its best practices in the field of culture with other countries, singling out the country's Pushkin Card program as an example, according to TASS.
Putin said the digital model behind the Pushkin Card, a program that gives young Russians access to cultural events and institutions, could easily be adapted for use in other countries. TASS did not report further detail on how such an adaptation might work, which countries might be interested, or whether any formal proposals have been made.
Limited detail on broader initiative
The report did not specify the setting in which Putin made the remarks, nor did it include additional comments on what other cultural practices Russia might be offering to share. It also did not include reaction from any foreign officials regarding the proposal.
The Pushkin Card was introduced in Russia as a state-backed initiative allowing young people to use provided funds toward tickets for museums, theaters, concerts and other cultural events, with the aim of encouraging engagement with cultural institutions.
No timeline or further specifics regarding international outreach on the program were included in the report.
Sources
- Russia ready to share its best practices in culture, Putin says — TASS (Russia)
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