The fate of the Crimean Scythian gold is not yet defined
Vladimir Dobrovolskiy. University of Amsterdam, which owns the Museum of Scythian gold from the Crimea, not confirmed data of the Ukrainian Ministry of culture that the collection decided to give Ukraine, said Last news Ombudsman of the University Yasha Lange (Yasha Lange).
The collection of Scythian gold was removed from the Crimean museums on exhibition in archaeological Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam in early February, even before the Crimea joined Russia. Today at the Museum exhibits claim the Ukrainian side.
The Ministry of culture of Ukraine said Thursday that the exhibits will be returned to Kiev, because recognized as state property of Ukraine.
" I cannot assure this. We study the legal side (of the case). When the decision is taken, We will notify ", - said the head of the Department, explaining the data of the Ukrainian side about the impending transfer of the collection to Kiev.
first Minister of culture of the Russian Federation Vladimir Medinsky said that the exhibition of the Crimean collection of Scythian gold had been denied in the Netherlands until September.
Crimea and located on the Crimean Peninsula Sevastopol became the Russian regions held there after 16 March referendum in which the majority of residents were in favour of joining the Russian Federation.
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