The russians stole the most valuable paintings from the museums of Mariupol

28.04.2022

Mariupol, Donetsk region

The russians took valuable exhibits from the Museum of Local History and the Art Museum of Mariupol to russia.

Among the stolen:

- originals of three paintings by Arkhip Kuindzhi: "Red Sunset", "Autumn", "Elbrus"

- the original painting by Aivazovsky "Off the coast of the Caucasus"

- two original paintings by Dubovsky: "Sea" and "Night on the Baltic Sea"

- original Kalmykov "A.I. Kuindzhi"

- bust of Kuindzhi by sculptor Beklemyshev

- three unique icons: "Jesus Christ Almighty", "Virgin and Child", "John the Baptist".

Source: Advisor to the Mayor of Mariupol Petro Andryushchenko.