Putin Approves 1170-Year Celebration in Veliky Novgorod
In Veliky Novgorod, the 1170th anniversary of the emergence of Russian statehood will be celebrated.
Consensus
- The 1170th anniversary of the foundation of Russian statehood will be celebrated in 2032.
- Main events will take place in Veliky Novgorod.
- President Vladimir Putin signed an official order approving the celebration.
- The government was instructed to form an organizing committee within three months.
- The government must develop and approve a plan for the events and determine funding sources.
- The celebration is based on a proposal by the governor of Novgorod Oblast, Alexander Dronov.
Points of divergence
- The proposal was discussed by Governor Dronov with President Putin on September 14. — kommersant
- The Day of the Foundation of Russian Statehood is observed on September 21, and has been celebrated since 2011. — kommersant
- The holiday has previously been celebrated in Veliky Novgorod in 2012, 2016, and 2022. — kommersant
- Veliky Novgorod is traditionally considered the cradle of Russian statehood, where the invitation of Rurik occurred in 862 according to chronicles. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- In Veliky Novgorod they will mark the 1170th anniversary of the emergence of Russian statehood — Коммерсантъ
- Putin signed decree on celebration of 1170th anniversary of emergence of Russian statehood — Интерфакс
- Putin designated Novgorod as the center for celebrating the 1170th anniversary of statehood — Вести
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