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The third meeting of the organizing committee for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the birth of LDPR founder Vladimir Zhirinovsky took place at the New Manege in Moscow.
State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin emphasized Vladimir Zhirinovsky's contribution to the development of parliamentarism and the party-political system in our country.
"His legacy, which is increasingly becoming apparent to us today, given his insight, intellect, and analytical mind, must be communicated as widely as possible to those interested in politics and beyond. And, of course, we must do everything possible to ensure his memory lives on," added Vyacheslav Volodin.
He thanked the members of the organizing committee, including representatives of the Russian Government, for their work.
"The events in our plan are designed to speak to people in a language they understand – through culture, education, public space, and communication, through direct access to Vladimir Zhirinovsky's archive of ideas and texts," said Leonid Slutsky, head of the LDPR faction in the State Duma.
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that, at the direction of Vyacheslav Volodin, extensive work has been carried out in preparation for Vladimir Zhirinovsky's anniversary. A government plan for commemorative events has already been developed, and several are already being implemented. Executive authorities are actively participating in these events.
The Deputy Prime Minister announced that, at the invitation of Rosmolodezh, a delegation from the LDPR Youth Organization participated in the educational program "Parliament: Youth Framework for the Future" at the Senezh Management Workshop. An exhibition dedicated to the work of Vladimir Zhirinovsky and the current work of the LDPR was opened at the All-Russian Youth Educational Forum "Territory of Meanings."
The "School of Young Politicians" was held as part of the All-Russian Forum of Young State and Municipal Employees (GosStart). The integration of formats dedicated to the founder of the LDPR into the GosStart program for 2026 is being considered. Proposals to hold lectures on the personality and predictions of the LDPR founder at Rosmolodezh forums in 2026 are also currently being explored.
With the support of the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Russian media have published over 1,500 publications this year on preparations for the anniversary celebrations. On December 25, 2025, Russian Railways will launch a branded train dedicated to Vladimir Zhirinovsky's anniversary.
"The work will continue next year. For example, we plan to issue postage stamps commemorating Vladimir Zhirinovsky's 80th birthday. VGTRK is preparing a two-part documentary. A full-length documentary will be produced with the support of the Russian Ministry of Culture. A motor rally in memory of Vladimir Zhirinovsky will also take place. It will travel through the cities of Russia's Golden Ring. Other events are also being developed as part of the plan. All of them are being financed from the federal budget, as well as from extra-budgetary sources. I thank Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin and Leonid Eduardovich Slutsky for their support," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.
He noted the significance of the upcoming multi-volume anniversary publication from the perspectives of political science, sociology, and history. In conclusion, the Deputy Prime Minister expressed confidence that the anniversary celebrations would be held at the highest level.
The meeting of the organizing committee was also attended by Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova, Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Maksut Shadayev, Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin, General Director of VGTRK Oleg Dobrodeyev, General Director and Chairman of the Board of JSC Russian Railways Oleg Belozerov, First Deputy Minister of Education Alexander Bugayev, and others.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky's 80th birthday will be celebrated on April 25, 2026. By decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin dated November 6, 2024, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin was appointed head of the organizing committee. The committee includes members of parliament, representatives of the Russian government, academics, representatives of the university community, and major media outlets.
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