Dmitry Khokhlov awarded the St. Petersburg Government Prize

On the eve of City Day, a ceremonial presentation of the St. Petersburg Government Prizes took place in Smolny. St. Petersburg in the field of culture and art for 2024. 

Governor Alexander Beglov presented the laureates with diplomas and commemorative signs. This year, the winners in 10 nominations were famous cultural figures and creative groups.

«It is you who shape the modern image of the cultural capital of Russia. St. Petersburg Government Awards Petersburg in the field of culture and art is a sign of gratitude from the city and its residents. Supporting the sphere where you create and work is one of our key priorities,» said Alexander Beglov, congratulating the laureates on receiving their awards and the upcoming City Day.

The head of the city emphasized that new theater venues are being reconstructed and opened in St. Petersburg, all 70 creative education institutions have been updated within the framework of the national project «Culture», the modernization of city libraries continues, and their collections are being replenished. Last year, the city hosted almost 90 theatre premieres. For the first time in a long time, a decision was made to allocate funds to replenish museum collections. The number of visitors to museums and spectators in theatres is growing every year in the city. At the same time, St. Petersburg remains the only city in Russia where support for non-governmental theaters and non-profit associations is an important part of cultural policy.

Among the laureates is the artistic director and chief conductor of the Andreevsky Orchestra. The Governor thanked Dmitry Khokhlov for his loyalty to the city and his long-standing contribution to the culture of St. Petersburg, preserving the tradition of performing on Russian folk instruments.