Putin gifts historic treasures to church amid Ukraine campaign
The almost 600-year-old artwork depicting three angels is one of the most recognisable Russian masterpieces in the world.
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The almost 600-year-old artwork depicting three angels is one of the most recognisable Russian masterpieces in the world.
The announcement that President Putin will return Andrei Rublev’s masterpiece has sparked criticism from experts due to its fragile condition
Moscow’s Tretyakov Gallery has refused to hand over a renowned Orthodox icon to the Russian Orthodox Church in defiance of President Vladimir Putin’s orders, the Fontanka.ru news website reported Tuesday.
The controversial handovers of two of Russia's most revered pieces of art to the Orthodox Church leave experts wondering what may be next.
John M. Wisdom on Pulteney Bridge, Russia’s most famous icon & ancient Greek luxuries.