On Christmas night, the President attended a service held in the Church of Great-Martyr Saint George the Victorious on Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow
Participants in the special military operation, volunteers, and their families, with whom Vladimir Putin had met previously as part of various Year of the Family events, attended the service together with the Head of State.
Later in the night, the President arrived in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour to present his best wishes for the holiday to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia. At the request of Vladimir Putin, the Patriarch personally consecrated cross pendants to be delivered to commanders of force groupings undertaking particularly important missions in the special military operation zone.
Participants in the special military operation, volunteers, and their families, with whom Vladimir Putin had met previously as part of various Year of the Family events, attended the service together with the Head of State.
Later in the night, the President arrived in the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour to present his best wishes for the holiday to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Russia. At the request of Vladimir Putin, the Patriarch personally consecrated cross pendants to be delivered to commanders of force groupings undertaking particularly important missions in the special military operation zone.
Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone with ninth-grader Arina Porkhal from the city of Gorlovka, who is a recipient of the New Year Tree of Wishes charity campaign wish
The President helped make Arina's wish of taking a trip to St Petersburg come true. Together with her older sister and nephew, Arina came to the city for the first time, admired its major landmarks, visited its museums, and also saw a ballet performance and an ice show.
In December 2024, during his appearance at the #WeAreTogether international awards ceremony, the President has once again taken part in the New Year Tree of Wishes campaign, picking three postcard ornaments containing children's wishes.
See more on the Kremlin's official website.
The President helped make Arina's wish of taking a trip to St Petersburg come true. Together with her older sister and nephew, Arina came to the city for the first time, admired its major landmarks, visited its museums, and also saw a ballet performance and an ice show.
In December 2024, during his appearance at the #WeAreTogether international awards ceremony, the President has once again taken part in the New Year Tree of Wishes campaign, picking three postcard ornaments containing children's wishes.
See more on the Kremlin's official website.
On January 9, Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting with Government members via videoconference
The launching of new national projects will be the main topic on the agenda. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak will present a report.
Additionally, it is expected that a number of current issues will be discussed.
The launching of new national projects will be the main topic on the agenda. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak will present a report.
Additionally, it is expected that a number of current issues will be discussed.
Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova spoke on Russia-China cooperation in film industry
The dialogue between the two countries in the domain of cinema will be one of the main topics of the upcoming telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.
Some of the key points of the minister's speech:
🔹After the BRICS Summit in Kazan, talks were held with China Media Group and China Film Administration. The Chinese colleagues have confirmed their willingness to accelerate the cooperation.
🔹A proposal was made to develop a systemic approach in order to promote the best domestically produced pictures, but also to co-produce films that could be shown in China with no restrictions and would showcase values shared by the two peoples.
🔹Russia's Culture Ministry has prepared a draft interdepartmental roadmap for film coproduction. The document was handed over to the Chinese side in early December 2024.
🔹There are plans to arrange a working trip of a delegation of Russia's leading filmmakers to China in early 2025 so that they could familiarize themselves with the main centres of production of China's film industry. The Russian side has also offered to arrange similar trips for Chinese film producers to see Russia's most scenic places.
🔹The plans to establish the Eurasian Academy of Cinematographic Arts and hold an open Eurasian film awards ceremony represent one of the key areas of Russia-China cooperation.
🔹As part of the ongoing Years of Culture between Russia and China, there are plans to hold a special session for filmmakers from both countries at the 11th St Petersburg International United Cultures Forum.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
The dialogue between the two countries in the domain of cinema will be one of the main topics of the upcoming telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.
Some of the key points of the minister's speech:
🔹After the BRICS Summit in Kazan, talks were held with China Media Group and China Film Administration. The Chinese colleagues have confirmed their willingness to accelerate the cooperation.
🔹A proposal was made to develop a systemic approach in order to promote the best domestically produced pictures, but also to co-produce films that could be shown in China with no restrictions and would showcase values shared by the two peoples.
🔹Russia's Culture Ministry has prepared a draft interdepartmental roadmap for film coproduction. The document was handed over to the Chinese side in early December 2024.
🔹There are plans to arrange a working trip of a delegation of Russia's leading filmmakers to China in early 2025 so that they could familiarize themselves with the main centres of production of China's film industry. The Russian side has also offered to arrange similar trips for Chinese film producers to see Russia's most scenic places.
🔹The plans to establish the Eurasian Academy of Cinematographic Arts and hold an open Eurasian film awards ceremony represent one of the key areas of Russia-China cooperation.
🔹As part of the ongoing Years of Culture between Russia and China, there are plans to hold a special session for filmmakers from both countries at the 11th St Petersburg International United Cultures Forum.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council via videoconference
Additional public security measures to be taken during the preparations for the festivities dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, as well as throughout the festivities proper, were discussed.
Additional public security measures to be taken during the preparations for the festivities dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, as well as throughout the festivities proper, were discussed.
Vladimir Putin held a meeting with CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev
The discussion focused on the RDIF's current projects in industry, energy, transportation, and pharmaceuticals sector, as well as artificial intelligence.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
The discussion focused on the RDIF's current projects in industry, energy, transportation, and pharmaceuticals sector, as well as artificial intelligence.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
On January 17, Vladimir Putin will hold talks with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, who will be in Russia on an official visit
Further expansion of bilateral cooperation in various areas, including trade and investment, transport and logistics, and cultural and humanitarian affairs, will be on the agenda. A number of current international and regional issues will be discussed as well.
Following the talks, Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian will sign the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Iran, and will also make statements to the media.
Further expansion of bilateral cooperation in various areas, including trade and investment, transport and logistics, and cultural and humanitarian affairs, will be on the agenda. A number of current international and regional issues will be discussed as well.
Following the talks, Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian will sign the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Iran, and will also make statements to the media.