The Ministry of culture does not interfere in the dialogues for the return of Scythian gold Crimea
Conversations about the return of the gold of the Scythians in the Crimea go to the Museum level, the Ministry of culture of the Russian Federation does not interfere in this matter, lest he become unnecessary political overtones, told reporters on the last working day of the week, culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky.
" dialogues go on the Museum level. We specifically did not intervene to question not acquired unnecessary politicization. It is a matter of direct contacts of the museums, " the Minister said at an international youth forum " Tavrida " in the Crimea.
The collection of Scythian gold was removed from the Crimean museums on exhibition in the archaeological Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam in early February, even before the Crimea reunited with Russia. The Ministry of culture of Ukraine stated that the exhibits will be returned to Kiev, because recognized as state property of Ukraine. University of Amsterdam, which owns the Museum, not confirmed data on the transfer of gold to Kiev.
Crimea and Sevastopol became the Russian regions after held there on March 16 referendum in which an overwhelming number of residents were in favour of joining the Federation.