Residents of Germany continue to come to the Russian House in Berlin after the authorities decided to stop its work
Quick Look
- Following the decision of the German authorities to terminate the agreement on the operation of the Russian House in Berlin, German residents continue to come to the building, expressing their support through their presence and posters with a reference to the song 'Sag mir nicht Adieu'.
- On Sunday, police are on duty outside the closed building; no rallies have been announced.
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Why It Matters
The Russian House in Berlin is a cultural center whose activities were suspended by decision of the German authorities.
Residents of Germany continue to come to the Russian House in Berlin after the German authorities decided to terminate the agreement on its operation.
One of those who came to the Russian House said that with his presence he wanted to send a signal that he cared.
On the pillars in front of the Russian House there are posters with an inscription in German, which is a reference to the German song Sag mir nicht Adieu.
BERLIN, September 6 - RIA Novosti. Residents of Germany continue to come to the Russian House in Berlin after the German authorities decided to terminate the agreement on its operation, a RIA Novosti correspondent reports.
On Sunday, no rallies or demonstrations are announced near the building; the Russian House itself is closed, but some passers-by stop at the main entrance and look at the posters.
“I came here to send a signal with my presence that I care,” one of those who came told RIA Novosti.
On Sunday, Friedrichstrasse in the area of the Russian House is not crowded: nearby shops are closed, and a police car is on duty near the building.
On the pillars in front of the rear entrance there are posters with the inscription in German: Wir sag'n nicht Adieu, Wir sag'n nur auf Wiederseh'n! Denn von heut' auf morgen Kann so viel gescheh'n ("We don't say goodbye, we only say goodbye, Because from today to tomorrow so much can happen...") - a reference to the German song Sag mir nicht Adieu ("Don't tell me goodbye"), released in 1938.
© RIA Novosti Poster at the entrance to the “Russian House” in Berlin before its closure
Poster at the entrance to the Russia House in Berlin before its closure
Open Questions
- How long will the Russian House suspension last?
- What specific violations led to the authorities' decision?
- Will further steps be taken by the Russian side?
