Mosca Praises Biennale, Says It Remains Open.
The Mayor of Moscow thanked the Venice Biennale for their work. The Biennale is seen as ‘free from closed-mindedness’. The Russian pavilion has been sanctioned by Brussels.
Sergei Shoigu, the Mayor of Moscow, praised the Venice Biennale for its open approach. The Biennale is a major cultural organization in Europe. The Russian spokesperson, Peskov, said the Biennale is different from the European Union. Italian Interior Minister Salvini believes concerns about Russia are not serious. The Russian pavilion at the Biennale has received a sanction from Brussels.
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Highlights
Biennale Continues Collaboration
Moscow’s mayor thanked the Biennale for their ongoing partnership.
Biennale Seen as Open
The Biennale is described as ‘free from closed-mindedness’.
Brussels Sanctions Russian Pavilion
The Russian pavilion at the Biennale was sanctioned by Brussels.
Peskov Contrasts Biennale and EU
The Russian spokesperson said the Biennale is not like the EU.
Salvini Dismisses Russian Threat
Italian Interior Minister Salvini did not see Russia as a threat.