Iran, Russia sign MoU for cultural heritage cooperation

Head of the Cultural Heritage and Tourism Research Center of Iran Mohammad Beheshti was the signatory on Iran part and Michael Petrovsky, the Director-General of State Hermitage Museum, on Russia's part to the MoU, which calls for mutual cooperation in cultural heritage.
Hermitage is a museum of art and culture in Saint Petersburg.
Iran's Cultural Attache in Russia Reza Maleki quoted Petrovsky as hailing the Iranian party for its initiative in regulating inking of the cooperation document by his museum and the CHTO.
Maleki said the MoU is hoped as the initial but important step towards exchanges, experience sharing and holding exhibitions and carrying out research and study activities.
Beheshti for his part hoped that the MoU will be a prelude to extensive scientific cooperation between the two sides.
The MoU aims to prepare necessary conditions for effective cooperation in archaeology, history, repair and reconstruction of ancient monuments and historical sites, study historical monuments, train experts in cultural heritage and exchange experience.
Under the agreement, Iran and Russia will conduct joint project in archeological excavations and research on repair and protection of historical monuments.
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