Within the first half of 2006, the investments put into film production has increased by 30% as comprised to the same period of last year, Trend reports quoting to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan.
As a result of six months of this year, the statistics of audience participating in cultural events at concert halls and theatres was reported at 300 thousand (260 th. for the same period of 2005). The revenues flowed into the state budget within the first half year was AZN 340 th., the same source told.
During the first half year of the current year, 10 museums were established in Azerbaijan. Generally, at the moment the activity of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism covers more than 4 thousand libraries, around 30 th. clubs, 160 state museums, 260 childrens musical and creative centers, 34 picture galleries and exhibition salons, 20 state reserves, 61 parks of rest and culture, 28 theatres, 7 cinemas, 12 concert institutions and other objects.