We'll close Russia Pavilion if it's used for propaganda - Venice mayor

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 19 - Venice will close the Russian Pavilion at this year's Biennale if Moscow uses it for propaganda, Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said on Thursday. The Venice Biennale's decision to allow Russia to have a pavilion this year is highly controversial. The European Commission last week condemned the decision, saying it put EU funding for the event at risk, while Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has called on the Biennale to revoke the invitation to the Russians. "If the Russian gover...

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