Year of culture as a resource of development of the Russian state and society

The article is devoted to the Year of Culture in Russia. As it is a historical chance to introduce a new, modern principle of the state policy in the sphere of culture: the support of creative elite to mass participation of citizens is given in creative projects in small towns, in villages, all without the exception deposits regions of Russia. Analyzing the results, which were provided outstanding examples dedicated to the culture of the activities implemented in different regions of the country, shows the main vectors of activity: creation of cultural-cognitive tourism, new multifunctional cultural centers, upgrading of existing DK, holding the jubilee dates from-mechanich on the state level. It is important to take care of workers of sphere ofculture: to increase wages, to provide subsidized housing, and main strategic goal is to increase the prestige of the profession, to attract new personnel.