Vice-Premier of the Government of the Republic of Bashkortostan Azat Badranov proposed to hold the Regional Cultural Forum "Art-Kurultay". It will be timed to coincide with the celebration of the Cultural Worker Day on March 25. The Ministry of Culture put forward this initiative last year, but the coronavirus pandemic made its adjustments.

"Communication on the forum's sidelines can become a useful, effective tool in the strategic vision of developing the republic's culture. Moreover, we plan to launch the countdown "100 days to the Folkloriada" on March 26," said Azat Badranov.

The Minister of Culture, Amina Shafikova, noted that the forum's concept would be developed in such a way that the holiday atmosphere would cover the entire republic. It is proposed to hold the forum annually.