Three model libraries and six children's cultural centers will appear in Vologda region

As part of the national project “Seed”, the Ministry of Culture of Russia held a competitive selection for the creation of model libraries and children’s cultural and educational centers.

In 2027, work will be carried out on the creation of three model libraries: library No. 14 in Vologda, library No. 4 in Sokol district and Nyfantovsk library in Sheksninsky district. Here, not only will the premises be updated, but also new furniture and equipment will be purchased, book funds will be replenished.

Six children's cultural and educational centers will be created: in Babaev, Gryazovets, Nikolsk, Belozersk, Velikoustyug districts and the city of Vologda.

Georgy Filimonov, the governor of the region, said that two libraries and six cultural houses will be updated and equipped to encourage best practices. These include the Gryazovets Central Library, the city library named after V.V. Vereshchagin in Cherepovets, cultural houses in Sheksninsky, Kichmeng-Gorodets, Vozhegoda, Ust-Cuban districts, the cities of Krasavino and Cherepovets. Almost 87 million rubles will be allocated for these purposes, including 67 million rubles of federal funds.