Aristarkhov V.
Abstract. The subject of the article is analyzing the concept of “culture” on the basis of civilizations’ and values’ approach. Culture as a mechanism of reproduction of a social system. The importance of culture for maintaining the unity of Russian society. Reasons for carrying state cultural policy.
Key words: culture, cultural policy, Russia, lawmaking, legislation, history of culture
Aristarkhov Vladimir Vladimirovich,
Director of the Russian Research Institute for Cultural and Natural Heritage
named after D.Likhachev (Moscow),
e-mail: info@heritage-institute.ru