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This document indicates acceptance of a proposal from the Russian Culture Ministry, co-ordinated with the St Petersburg city government, on the organisation and holding of the St Petersburg International Cultural Forum every year starting in 2013.
The executive order contains a resolution on the formation of the organising committee for the preparation and holding of the forum, to be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets.
The implementation of the signed document’s provisions will ensure concerted action and co-ordination of relevant government bodies and organisations in addressing issues related to the organisation and holding of the forum.
Financial support for the forum and coverage of forum events in the state-owned media will be carried out from the federal budget allocations to the Russian Culture Ministry and Russian Communications Ministry for the relevant year, as well as the St Petersburg municipal budget.