Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Crimean collection will remain in the Netherlands – Parool.nl

20-08-14 17:26 pm – Source: Reuters

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The disputed Crimean collection is currently on display in the Amsterdam Allard Pierson Museum, will remain in the Netherlands. Ukraine and museums on the annexed by Russia Crimea demands the collection, but the museum decided not to go to whom the objects

no choice.

A piece from the Crimean collection of the Allard Pierson Museum © Allard Pierson

Moscow and Kiev arguing over who gets the objects. The museum on Wednesday announced that it is a decision of the court or arbitrator wait, or agreement between the parties. That decision was taken after extensive legal research in accordance with the museum’s unique and complex case. “

According to the Allard Pierson Museum is almost certain that the injured party files a claim, if the collection to one of prosecutors will be transferred. The museum would not take that chance. Until there is clarity, the valuables will be kept safe.

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precious objects of the exhibition ‘The Krim, gold and secrets of the Black Sea ” lent by museums in Crimea. The wrangling began when Russia in March Crimea from Ukraine snatched. Since then, demand for both the Ukrainian government in Kiev as Russia valuables.

The collection, which consists of including a golden sword scabbard, a ceremonial helmet and countless jewels, is on show until 31 August the Allard Pierson Museum.

Lawyers deploy
Russia was early July that the lawyers commitment Netherlands persuading to give. Crimean collection to Russia Russian Minister Vladimir Medinski of Culture announced that a reputable law firm has been hired. “It will defend our interests when it comes to a dispute, but we hope it never comes to that.”

According Medinski the collection is transferred under a direct agreement between the Netherlands and the museums on the Crimea.

The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, however, states that the objects are state property, and must be in Kiev.

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