Dedicated to the Birth of Slavic Writing

Patriarch Kirill called this day "a holiday looking toward the future."

"May the commemoration of Saints Cyril and Methodius help not only cultural figures but many of us answer the question: When we participate in a certain process—education, upbringing—what kind of culture are we contributing to? What are we guiding the next generations toward—the possession of true spiritual culture, which elevates the mind and moral sense, or, on the contrary, are we aiding the force that, through anti-culture, destroys a person, starting with their soul and heart?" emphasized the head of the Russian Orthodox Church.

As per tradition, the day's festivities included a grand concert on Moscow's Red Square, featuring renowned choirs, orchestras, reciters, soloists, and singers. Another highlight was the festival performance "Pushkin. Fairy Tales." Additionally, 235 Moscow libraries prepared lectures, concerts, and workshops for the occasion.