The cultural policy of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 2003—2010

The article is devoted to the cultural policy pursued by the Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during his term in power from 2003 to 2010. This phenomenon is considered in chronological order - respectively, at the first and second stages of Lula's reign. A brief historical excursus is preliminarily given and those traditions that were laid down in this area at previous historical stages are succinctly characterized. A fundamentally different approach to cultural policy is emphasized, which was proclaimed one of the priority areas for the new president and his cabinet of ministers in line with the country's democratization processes. Particular attention is paid to the role of the Ministry of Culture in the implementation of those tasks and areas of activity that had to be solved within the framework of the new concept of cultural policy. formulated by the Head of State and Minister of Culture Gilberto Gil almost immediately after they took office. It characterizes both the significant successes achieved during the two mandates of Lula's rule of power, and the considerable problems that had to be faced on the way to the implementation of numerous plans and projects, as a result of which they were only partially implemented.

cultural policy, Lula, Brazilian Ministry of Culture. Cultural centers, democratization