Russia may be returned to the Venice Biennale

Russia may be returned to the Venice Biennale: Ukraine opposes

On 61st International Art Exhibition within Venice Biennale plan to reopen the pavilion Russia.

This could be the first return of Russian participation in the exhibition since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

What project is Russia planning to present

According to preliminary information, the Russian side is preparing a project called «The Tree Is Rooted In the Sky» («The Tree Rooted in the Sky»).

The project concept reportedly focuses on the idea of Separation of political processes from cultural dialogue.

Russia suspended in 2022

У 2022 Russia's participation in the Venice Biennale was effectively suspended after the start of full-scale aggression against Ukraine.

At the time, the cultural community and a number of countries opposed Russia's participation in international art events.

Ukraine's response

The Ukrainian side has already called for a reconsideration of the possible decision to return the Russian pavilion.

Kyiv stresses that Russian aggression is still ongoing, There are no grounds for Russia's return to international cultural venues.