The All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography named after Sergei Gerasimov (VGIK) was established on September 1, 1919, in Moscow. The Institute is dedicated to training creative professionals in the fields of cinematography, television, video, and various screen arts. In 2013, VGIK received recognition as an especially valuable cultural heritage site of the Russian Federation and was included in the State Register of Especially Valuable Objects of Cultural Heritage of the Russian Federation.