Matica crnogorska explained

Matica crnogorska
Status:Cultural institution
Headquarters:Podgorica, Montenegro
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Ivan Jovović
Website:www.maticacrnogorska.me

Matica crnogorska (Матица црногорска, pronounced as /mâtit͡sa t͡srnǒɡorska/) is a Montenegrin cultural institution. It was founded in 1993 as a non-governmental organization which promotes Montenegrin national and cultural identity and the Montenegrin language. In 2008, the Parliament of Montenegro adopted the Law on Matica crnogorska, which gave it the status of an independent cultural institution.

In 2000, it began publishing the magazine "Matica".

History

Matica crnogorska was formed on 22 May 1993 in Cetinje. The Matica was one of firm supporters of the country's independence. On 18 March 2008, the Parliament of Montenegro passed the Act of Matica crnogorska, which signifies it as an independent organization in the cultural field.

Presidents

Presidents of Matica Crnogorska:

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