The Russian republic of Ingushetia is hoping that improved conservation will lead to Unesco status

Country's pavilion may be targeted as relations with the West deteriorate, Vladimir Aristarkhov says

New research centre helps descendants discover fate of their family members

Emilia Kabakov discusses the duo’s past in the USSR and their aim to stop it defining how they are perceived as artists

The lower level resembles Hogwarts, upstairs is a blindingly white “meditative space”

Stop the press!

In an online competition devoid of irony, the archaeological site threatened by destruction was a strong contender for the name of Putin’s new weapon

Fourth term comes amid escalating tension between Russia and UK, resulting in expulsion of British Council from the country

The 27th edition of Salon du Dessin at Palais Brongniart assembles 39 dealers from Europe and the US

Ultra-rich collectors who run their own museums will benefit from the change

Melting of the permafrost in Yakutia has led to a boom in fossil tusk gathering, causing problems for government and conservationists

The Central House of Artists is set to be the largest exhibition venue in Russia

Nikolay Polissky's act took place at Nikola-Lenivets event, which is likened to the US Burning Man festival

Grassroots activists are leading a campaign to preserve the country’s unique, but sadly neglected, built heritage

The controversial figure has gone on hunger strike in protest at “lack of transparency” over legal process

Expert on Russian art Simon Hewitt discusses developments in The Art Newspaper's current cover story, plus we explore an unusual collaboration at Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Peter the Great’s tailored justaucorps, Catherine the Great's gown and more on display in St Petersburg

Moscow show celebrates artistic achievement in Portugal and its colonies during the Age of Discovery

Museum in tsars' Winter Palace, symbol of Bolshevik takeover, only decided how to mark 1917 centenary in February

The liberal intelligentsia say the culture sphere is under attack, while officials argue that it is flourishing

Curators call on St Petersburg prosecutor to investigate "criminal expropriation" of the artefact

Exhibition complex inspired by world's fairs targets 40 million visitors

Strangled by sanctions and escalating tension with the west, the fair’s fifth edition is determined to build bridges with international galleries

Mild-mannered but ambitious, he was known for uniting Russia’s increasingly divided art world