On June 1, the Ministry of Culture of Russia begins accepting applications for the Prize of the Government of the Russian Federation named after Fedor Volkov for its contribution to the development of domestic theater art. Its owners may become regional theaters, theatrical and entertainment organizations and creative workers for their services to the development of professional theatrical art.
Nomination of applicants is carried out by federal executive bodies, public authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and local authorities. The award includes a diploma of the laureate, an honorary badge of the laureate and a monetary reward in the amount of three million rubles.
For 20 years of existence, the award to them. Fedor Volkov was awarded to the outstanding theaters of our country. In 2017, the Prize of the Government of the Russian Federation for its contribution to the development of theatrical art was awarded to the G. Kamal Tatar State Academic Theater. The acceptance of applications for a prize of the Government of the Russian Federation named after Fedor Volkov