Dmitry Medvedev on Monday announced that 2012 is declared the Year of
Russian History in order to attract public interest in the history of
Russia and its role in the world historical process, RIA Novosti
reports with reference to the Kremlin press service.
The relevant decree of the President forms a committee responsible forthe develop of a plan of activities in the country for this Year of
Russian History and recommends implementig this initiative at
regional levels as well.
