The article, published on the website of the The art newspaper.com by Sophia Kishkovsky on  19 February 2013 is headlined Putin says Jewish manuscripts should stay in Russia. The article reports at length that the Russian president suggests moving the Schneerson collection to the newly built Jewish Museum in Moscow.  He wants to to avoid a political “stalemate” over restitution.
It is necessary to emphasize that Vladimir Putin suggested that the disputed Schneerson collection of books and manuscripts be transferred to the centre. The author of the article,Sophia Kishkovsky makes it clear that the president has an opinion that sending the collection to the Brooklyn group would open a “Pandora’s box” of restitution claims. What is more Putin said that our country absolutely not ready give these manuscripts.
Analyzing the situation, it is necessary to note the foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, recommended  two Russian agencies sue the US Library of Congress in retaliation for $50,000 a day sanctions against Russia. However, Putin did not mention these actions specifically.
In conclusion the author  reports that  the Moscow branch of Chabad is known for its strong support of Putin, who attended the opening.
It seems to me that This is not such a problem. Russia tries not to lose some value, but I think that we have plenty of other really important and valuable works of art, which we should take care and protect

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On 4 марта 2013 г. в 12:55 , Unknown комментирует...

Well-done!

 
On 9 марта 2013 г. в 06:09 , Unknown комментирует...

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Putin said that our country WAS absolutely not ready RETURN these manuscripts.
...which we should take care OF and protect...