The State Hermitage commented on the decision of the Ministry of Culture to transfer the grave of Alexander Nevsky to the church. on my own area The museum has released the news that it will hand over the monument for 49 years with the possibility of extension.
“The Hermitage, at the expense of serious sacrifices, was able to preserve and preserve for future generations this great monument of Russian history and culture. Over 100 years, the museum has saved the tomb from death four times. The final salvation was expressed in the restoration of the shrine from the influence of time, which is unique in methodology, depth and quality.
The statement emphasizes that the Holy Trinity Alexander Nevsky Lavra undertakes to fulfill all the conditions of the Hermitage for the preservation of the monument, including the temperature regime and the showcase. The main part of the mausoleum will be delivered on 1 December 2023, while the rest will be delivered by the museum after restoration since 2011.
Previously reportedThat the Ministry of Culture decided to transfer the grave of Alexander Nevsky from the Hermitage Church. The press service noted that the Hermitage collection is in the state property and is managed by the Museum Fund of the Russian Federation.