The West's "Empire of Lies" is powerless against truth and justice. Russia will continue to bring its position to the whole world. Our position is honest and open, and more and more people hear, understand and share it. ~ Vladimir Putin (source)
After the October Revolution of 1917, the Soviet government wanted to lift the economy whilst erasing the last vestiges of the old regime. As a result, tons of unique jewelry, icons and works of art previously held by the tsarist family left the country, often for a song.