From July 16, 2019, Public institution Nemunas Euroregion Marijampolė bureau together with its partners implements a project "Cultural heritage at border region - for tourism and cooperation". The project is partially financed by the cross-border cooperation program of the Lithuanian and Russian Federation (Kaliningrad region) of 2014-2020.

The aim of the project is to improve cultural awareness, marketing activities and important cultural heritage sites in order to increase the flow of tourists to the border region of the Lithuanian and Russian Federation (Kaliningrad / Karaliaučius region) by implementing several additional activities for the project beneficiaries and partners.

Project partners - Šakiai region municipality administration (the main partner), partners - Nemunas Euroregion Marijampolė bureau, the public institution that organized the preparation of the application, and the Museum of History and Art of the Kaliningrad region.

The total budget of the project is 1 110 920 euros, of which the part of the program makes 999 828 euros.
During the implementation of the project within 24 months, it is planned to repair the memorial museum of Lithuanian literary classic Kristijonas Donelaitis in Tolminkiemis (Chisty Prudy), in Karaliaučius / Kaliningrad region, by fixing the water supply and heating (geothermal water) systems of the buildings, capital renovation of the rectory roof, facade, and performing other necessary works. It is also planned to restore the barn of the 19th century Kiduliai Manor in Šakiai region by constructing exhibition halls, spaces for exhibitions and events. Both centres will purchase modern equipment for exhibitions and other activities.
During the implementation of the project, it is also planned to organize opening and closing conferences, two-day trainings for specialists of culture. Poetry readings in Kiduliai and Tolminkiemis, a seven-day summer cultural academy for children, a seven-day plein air workshop and exhibitions, as well as other activities will be organized.

The project envisages the preparation of a general tourist route of cultural heritage (through Marijampolė county and the eastern part of the Kaliningrad / Karaliaučius region), publishing of publications and a map, as well as publicizing the project in the press, and in other ways.

Media representatives and employees of tourism companies will have a study visit along the newly prepared cultural heritage route, which will cover both restored objects.
It is expected that the renovated historical buildings adapted to new and diverse activities will attract more tourists and guests, and will serve for closer cooperation between the residents and institutions of the two neighbouring countries.