Employee Attempts to Transport Russian Artistic Heritage from San Francisco to China
In a recent incident, Daniil Bateev, a foreign laborer working in Ulan-Ude, was apprehended by customs officers in Zabaykalsk for attempting to smuggle Russian cultural artifacts into China.
A search of Bateev's luggage revealed 86 different items, including nephrite artifacts, unprocessed nephrite stones in various shapes and colors, Soviet-era souvenirs, and currency from the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. Among the findings were two coins and six banknotes that are over 100 years old.
The items found in Bateev's luggage also included cultural artifacts over 100 years old, such as nephrite bracelets and combs, and Soviet-era collectibles like awards and an order book. The 27 unprocessed nephrite stones, a type of jade, were also seized.
Export of cultural artifacts from the Russian Federation requires a certificate of right to export cultural artifacts, issued by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation or its territorial bodies following an examination. However, it appears that Bateev did not declare the items in his luggage or possess the necessary export documents.
During questioning, Bateev claimed to be a collector, acquiring various items from locals for personal use. Despite this, all items found in his luggage were seized, and he now faces administrative charges under Part 1 of Article 16.2 and Article 16.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to customs and border regulations when travelling, particularly when dealing with items of cultural significance.
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