112 items added to the Registry of Intangible Ethnocultural Heritage of the Russian Federation

During 2026, the Federal Registry of Intangible Ethnocultural Heritage of the Russian Federation was expanded by 112 new items. These figures and the results of the relevant department's work were announced by the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, Olga Lyubimova. The statement was made following the meeting of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations, as reported by Interfax.ru.

The head of the Ministry of Culture emphasized that one of the department's primary areas of activity is focused on preserving historical memory. In this regard, memorial work was carried out in twenty constituent entities of the Russian Federation: 258 memorial plaques were installed there, commemorating the Heroes of the Russian Federation and Heroes of the Soviet Union.

By the end of the year, it is planned to create 25 memorial sites related to the military history of Russia. 258 memorial plaques to Heroes of the Russian Federation and Heroes of the Soviet Union have been installed in 20 regions, Lyubimova emphasized.

In addition to forming the list of ethnocultural heritage and installing memorial objects, the department participates in film production processes. According to the minister, in 2026, with the support of the ministry, the creation of nine national films dedicated to the unique culture of the peoples of Russia was completed.

Significant assistance was also provided to projects of a historical nature. The head of the department noted that the Ministry of Culture supported the release of dozens of such works:

Furthermore, the Ministry of Culture of Russia supported the creation of 27 films dedicated to the heroic feat of the country's peoples.