Russia art show opens to public

An exhibition of treasured artworks from Russia which nearly failed to make it to the UK has opened in London.

The show, which is at the Royal Academy of Arts until 18 April, was threatened after the Russians were concerned some of the works could be seized.

The collection contains some works taken from private owners after the 1917 Russian Revolution.

A law giving immunity from seizure to cultural artefacts lent from abroad was pushed through by the government.


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