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The Ministry of Culture is responsible for:
- Setting of general policy directions in the field of culture;
- The National Library of Latvia; and
- State museums.
Local
Local authorities are responsible for:
- Maintaining cultural heritage and facilitating the preservation of traditional cultural values and the development of creative folk activity;
- Providing organisational and financial assistance to cultural institutions and events;
- Preserving cultural monuments; and
Local government museums.
Responsible ministries/bodies
Ministry of Culture
Sources
Law on the
National Library of Latvia Ministry
of Culture
Museums Law