Canada is the first country other than Ukraine to sanction Mikhail Piotrovsky for his support of Russia’s invasion

The move is described as "a striking event of world significance" by the director of the St Petersburg museum

The veteran Russian museum chief tells Kremlin newspaper that war is “a means of cultural exchange”

As Russia leaves the world cultural stage following its invasion of Ukraine, we look at how its art institutions have reacted

St. Petersburg museum also announces “a one-year moratorium on exhibitions in Europe and the US”

Mikhail Piotrovksy, who has been criticised for his silence on the war in Ukraine, says the museum will continue its international projects outside Europe

The outspoken museum chief is leading the St Petersburg ticket of United Russia, the pro-Putin ruling party, in national parliamentary elections this weekend

Directors of the State Hermitage Museum and State Tretyakov Gallery are part of a team enlisted to create laws that will allow the president to remain in power

The Hermitage will also expand its presence in Crimea with a new cultural centre planned in Sevastopol