The Russian Council of Federation approved a law simplifying the…
The Russian Council of Federation approved a law simplifying the procedure for removing cultural heritage objects from state protection, allowing regional authorities to exclude such objects from the federal registry upon agreement with the Ministry of Culture if they lack historical or cultural value.
Consensus
- The Russian Council of Federation approved a law simplifying the removal of cultural heritage objects from state protection.
- Regional authorities will be able to exclude objects of regional and local significance from the federal registry of cultural heritage sites.
- Exclusion requires agreement with the Ministry of Culture.
- A key condition for exclusion is that the object lacks historical or cultural value.
Points of divergence
- The law amends both the 'Law on Cultural Heritage Objects' and the 'Law on State Registration of Real Estate'. — kommersant
- The law specifically enables regional authorities to exclude objects of regional and local significance from the federal registry. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- The Federation Council approved simplifying the removal of cultural heritage objects from state protection — Коммерсантъ
- The Federation Council approved the law on simplifying the removal of cultural heritage objects from state protection — Интерфакс