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Algonquin Area Public Library: Learn About The Destruction Taking Place & The Efforts To Save Ukrainian Masterpieces.

Art historian Konstantin Akinsha, currently located in Europe, describes the destruction taking place and the efforts of the European ar ...

(Algonquin Area Public Library)

March 14, 2022

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Among the many horrors of the Russian invasion is the danger posed to historic structures in Kyiv and beyond.

Art historian Konstantin Akinsha, currently located in Europe, describes the destruction taking place and the efforts of the European arts community to save these masterpieces.

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In addition to the inestimable human tragedy, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has put the cultural heritage of the country in grave danger. The castles, museums, sculptures, and paintings that are currently being destroyed represent an irreplaceable legacy that is unique to the region and dates back to the Middle Ages.

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