OREANDA-NEWS. March 26, 2009. The Minister reported on how the President's directive to maintain affordable admission prices at the country's museums was being implemented. The directive was made in response to numerous appeals to the head of state from the military, students and other categories of citizens about a significant increase in ticket prices.

The President instructed the Minister to ensure that any increase in admission prices not exceed the rate of inflation and other indicators that reflect the economic situation.