Metropolitan Museum of Art renames Russian dancer Degas to Dancer in Ukrainian outfit

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York changed the name of French painter Edgar Degas’s painting “Russian Dancer” to “Dancer in Ukrainian Dress” at the request of Ukrainian activists. It has been reported DEA News.

In the description of the picture it is indicated that in the books dedicated to the works of Degas until the beginning of the 21st century, the work of art was called “Russian Dancers”. He emphasizes that scientists are sure that the costumes on the canvas are actually traditional Ukrainian folk costumes, but there is no confirmation that the dancers are from Ukraine.

Formerly the National Gallery of London has been renamed French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas’ painting “Russian Dancers” in “Ukrainian Dancers”.

February 24, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin declarationThe one who, in response to a request for help from the heads of the LPR and DPR, decided to conduct a military special operation to protect Donbass.

The decision to run the operation became the justification for new sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.

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