UNESCO snubs planned Russia venue for annual event
The UNESCO Committee granted the request of the Ukrainian side to cancel its session set to be held in Russia. This was announced on Telegram by Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko, Ukrinform reports. "Another victory for our cultural front. The 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will not take place in Kazan. The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy has learned about the positive decision on our appeal "the statement reads. Read also: UNESCO: More than 50 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine affected by Russian invasion Tkachenko thanked Ukraine’s Mission to UNESCO and…