A guide to the export and import of cultural goods between Russia ...

Aerial view of Valletta, capital of Malta. As one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world, Valletta is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Russian Centre for Science and Culture is housed in a historical 16th century
building in Merchants Street.
Photo: courtesy of Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, Malta
Who is responsible for implementing these regulations?
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is responsible for the monitoring and control of
the import and export of goods which are of cultural significance, whether the movement
is temporary (for example, for exhibition or restoration purposes) or permanent. The Superintendence
issues permits needed for such movements.
Further information at: http://www.culturalheritage.gov.mt/page.asp?p=3052&l=1
Do I need an export licence?
As far as the Maltese regulations are concerned, the Cultural Heritage Act defines
cultural heritage as “movable and immovable objects of artistic, architectural, historical,
archaeological, ethnographic, palaentological and geological importance
and includes information or data relative to cultural heritage pertaining to Malta or
to any other country. This includes archaeological, palaeontological or geological
sites and deposits, landscapes, groups of buildings, as well as scientific collections,
collections of art objects, manuscripts, books, published material, archives, audiovisual
material and reproductions of any of the preceding, or collections of historical
value…” Any item over 50 years old is considered as cultural property and benefits
from the Cultural Heritage Act.
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