Acting Minister of Culture
Alexander Avdeev described as "wretched administrative
itch, "the perfect law enforcement officers May 14 at the airport
Domodedovo removal of "Old Testament Trinity" and the detention of
Director of the Moscow Museum of Russian Icons of the private
Nicholas Zadorozhny.
"The icon was sought out the public. The issue of redemption in
bona fide purchaser in Germany this rare
museum exhibit, was abducted in 1994 from the
Ustyuzhna museum, and his return to
Homeland Museum of Russian Icons was decided at the request of
Department of Culture of Vologda and personally
Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikova ", - said Avdeev,
ITAR-TASS reported.
After delivery of the icon to Moscow scheduled for its
examination and return the rightful owner. However, the
completion of customs procedures and clearance
documents at the airport director of the Museum of Icons, Nikolai
Zadorozhnyi was detained by the Chief
Criminal Investigation Department of the Interior Ministry. "The icon was removed,
Director of the Museum has undergone "a 6-hour detention and
humiliating procedures "- reminded Avdeev.
"Ministry of Culture is working closely with the Interior Ministry in return
national values. The atmosphere of cooperation
affiliate, friendly. However, I consider the action
Head of Division Ministry of Internal Affairs, which organized
"Psevdozaderzhanie" icon wretched administrative
itching.
These actions degrade the patriots, found
icon and raise money for her return.
I express gratitude to the governor of the Vologda region
Oleg Kuvshinnikova, public Vologda, and philanthropist
founder Mikhail Abramov and director of the Museum of Icons
Nicholas Zadorozhny. "
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