Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Kostiantyn Hryschenko has made a working visit to Moscow and discussed at a meeting with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets the deepening of bilateral cooperation in the cultural and humanitarian sphere, in the context of strategic partnership between the two countries, Hryschenko's press service reported on Wednesday.

In particular, the sides agreed to intensify bilateral cooperation in the fields of medicine, education, as well as in youth and sports policy.

Special attention was paid to the realization of events to mark the 200th birthday of Taras Shevchenko and celebrate the 1,025th anniversary of the Kyiv Rus conversion to Christianity.

The press service noted that on the same day, Hryschenko, who led the Ukrainian delegation of bishops of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, representatives of local government agencies and civil society organizations, attended a meeting of the international church and public committee on preparations for marking the 1025th anniversary of the Christianization of the Kyiv Rus.

"The meeting participants discussed the coordination of the celebrations, which will be held in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, the holding of joint events, and the wide involvement of the public, particularly young people, in the celebrations," the press service reported.

Hryschenko spoke about the steps that are being made by the Ukrainian president and the government to ensure a proper level of celebrations.

"On the initiative of the head of state, the 1,025th anniversary of the Kyiv Rus Christianization will be marked at the state level, not only in the capital, but also in all cities, villages and regions of Ukraine," he said.