On Popularization of Cultural Heritage Objects

Popularization is named among the relations that the Law on Cultural Heritage Objects is aimed at regulating. However, the term ʻpopularizationʼ in the studied law is defined only ʻcasuallyʼ, the definition of the term is not given, there is also no list of activities that can be carried out within the framework of popularization. The author analyzes the legislation of the subjects of the Russian Federation in order to identify the norms defining the concept of popularization, as well as the activities carried out within its framework. Based on the analysis, the author formulated doctrinal conclusions and practical proposals for amending legislation.