STATE CULTURAL POLICY AND PROTECTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE IN RUSSIA: PROBLEMS AND PRIORITIES

The article examines the theoretical foundations of state cultural policy in Russia, its goals, functions and key areas of implementation. Particular attention is paid to the importance of culture as a system-forming element of public life, as well as the role of cultural heritage in the formation of national identity. The stages of development of cultural policy in the post-Soviet period, the mechanisms of state support for the cultural sphere are analyzed. The problems of preserving cultural heritage sites are revealed, including underfunding, legal uncertainty and insufficient restoration work. A conclusion is made about the need for a systematic approach to cultural policy, strengthening regional governance and interdepartmental cooperation for the purposes of sustainable cultural development.