Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation

The Ministry of Culture (Minkultury) is a federal executive body responsible for drafting and implementing national policy and the legal regulation of culture, the arts, historical and cultural heritage (including archaeological heritage), cinematography, archiving, tourism, copyright and associated rights. It is authorised to manage state property and provide state services in culture and cinematography, to protect cultural heritage, copyright and associated rights, and to perform state oversight in this sphere.