How One Family Is Reviving Rural Culture in Russia's Far East
The Khabarovsk Krai has relaunched its Zemsky Cultural Worker programme to fill staff shortages in rural and small-town cultural centres. This year, 23 specialists will join institutions across the region, each receiving a one-time payment of 2 million rubles. Among them is the Kuklin family, who have settled in Vanino District to contribute to local arts and education.
The programme targets settlements and towns with fewer than 50,000 residents, where cultural institutions often struggle to attract skilled workers. Applicants can find details on the Khabarovsk Krai Ministry of Culture's official website or by calling 7 (4212) 31-57-01.
Ayagma Kuklina, one of the new participants, now leads club activities at the local House of Culture. She also teaches private vocal lessons, believing that dedication is the key to learning to sing. Her husband, Eduard Kuklin, works as a fine arts instructor at the district's children's art school. Their daughters, Arina and Aryana, are following their parents into the arts. Last year, 18 specialists joined the programme, including the Kuklin family. Ayagma has plans to organise an international festival in Vanino District, hoping to draw tourists and support the community's growth.
The Zemsky Cultural Worker programme continues to bring skilled professionals to underserved areas. With 23 new specialists arriving this year, local institutions will gain much-needed support. The Kuklins' work in Vanino District highlights how the initiative strengthens both culture and community development.
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