Ministry of Culture granted additional 10 milliards for development

46.136 milliards rubles, including 54.342 milliards rubles from federal budget and 9.794 milliards from other sources, were granted for development of Russian culture in 2006-2010.

This is stated in federal purpose program "Culture of Russia (2006-2010)", approved by premier-minister. Therefore, government granted additional 10 milliards for cultural necessities. Ministry of Culture from its side applied for thrice higher sum - 178 milliards of rubles.

From 64,136 milliards of rubles 42.5 milliards must be spent on capital investments, 344.3 millions - on investigation and research-constructional works, 21.292 milliards - on other needs.

According to the program, for 4 years part of cultural heritage objects in satisfactory condition must increase by 33.5%, part of restored unique and representing a special value historical records - by 3%, part of historical records in conditions of eternal storage - by 21%, part of museum exponents presented for audience - by 15%.

Moreover, growth of creative debuts and innovation projects is expected on level of 18%. Part of national films in general distribution must grow to 22%, was said in document.

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