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That's according to a statement by the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy (MCIP) available to Ukrinform.

The norms in question stipulate that the language of cultural, artistic, and entertainment events shall be the country's state language. The use of other languages ​​during such events shall be allowed if it is justified by the creative intention of its manager, as well as in cases specified by the law on the implementation of the rights of indigenous peoples and national minorities of Ukraine.

Also, support of cultural events in Ukraine shall be provided in the state language, otherwise the event manager is to ensure simultaneous or consecutive interpretation in the state language.

The ads, promo posters, and other information material about cultural, artistic, and entertainment events, as well as the tickets shall be printed in the state language.

The use of other languages ​​along with the state one is allowed if the text offered in another language is no larger in volume and font than the one delivered in the state language.

According to the newly-enforced provisions, public performances in a language other than the state language, including theatrical ones, in state-run or municipal theaters, shall be accompanied by oral interpretation, subtitles, or otherwise translated into the state language.

The state language shall also be mandated in museums and art exhibitions, as well as in the distribution and screening of films.

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