Culture

 An Orthodox spiritual centre since 1054, Mount Athos has enjoyed an autonomous statute since Byzantine times. The 'Holy Mountain', which is forbidden to women and children, is also a recognized artistic site.

Mediacongress of journalists and The State Hermitage Museum presented the IX International Media-Forum of young journalists of Europe and Asia «Dialogue of Cultures». It was conducted on 18-20 November 2014 in the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.