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CHAPTER<br />

Chapter 3: European Union Member States<br />

Sweden<br />

Contacts <strong>between</strong> Sweden <strong>and</strong> <strong>Russia</strong> have a his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> over a thous<strong>and</strong> years including<br />

<strong>cultural</strong> exchanges. Today Sweden faces <strong>the</strong> challenge <strong>to</strong> intensify its <strong>cultural</strong> exchanges<br />

with <strong>Russia</strong>.<br />

During four months in <strong>the</strong> spring <strong>of</strong> 2006 <strong>the</strong> Swedish Embassy carried out its largest ever<br />

<strong>cultural</strong> project in <strong>Russia</strong>. It gave a broad presentation <strong>of</strong> contemporary Swedish culture<br />

in nine <strong>Russia</strong>n cities (Moscow, St Petersburg <strong>and</strong> seven cities along, or in <strong>the</strong> vicinity <strong>of</strong>,<br />

<strong>the</strong> Volga). Entitled ‘Sweden:Upgrade’, <strong>the</strong> project presented film (mostly new films plus<br />

an Ingmar Bergman retrospective), music (concerts <strong>of</strong> classical music, jazz, pop <strong>and</strong> DJs<br />

at clubs), contemporary art, pho<strong>to</strong>graphy, literature (new Swedish drama <strong>and</strong> children’s<br />

literature), contemporary dance performances, <strong>the</strong>atre (including plays for children) <strong>and</strong><br />

seminars. Within this project a large group <strong>of</strong> Swedish <strong>cultural</strong> workers were able <strong>to</strong> meet<br />

with <strong>Russia</strong>n colleagues.<br />

The groundwork that was laid during ‘Sweden:Upgrade’ is now being built on. The present<br />

dynamic <strong>Russia</strong>n <strong>cultural</strong> scene opens new prospects for intensified exchange. Sweden already<br />

regularly participates in art <strong>and</strong> pho<strong>to</strong> exhibitions, such as <strong>the</strong> Moscow art <strong>and</strong> pho<strong>to</strong><br />

biennales, <strong>and</strong> film festivals (first <strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong> Moscow Film Festival). Swedish DJs regularly<br />

play at clubs in <strong>Russia</strong>n cities. Sweden actively supports <strong>the</strong> translation <strong>of</strong> both fiction <strong>and</strong><br />

children’s literature. Guest performances by internationally well known Swedish artists are<br />

planned for <strong>the</strong> near future (such as <strong>the</strong> Dramatic Theatre <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Cullberg Ballet).<br />

This development is most welcome. Yet, much remains <strong>to</strong> be done. A market for <strong>cultural</strong><br />

international exchange has emerged. A precondition for making exchanges flourish under<br />

<strong>the</strong> new conditions is a better knowledge <strong>of</strong> present regulations in <strong>the</strong> <strong>cultural</strong> sphere.<br />

WHAT LEGISLATION APPLIES TO THE IMPORT/EXPORT OF CULTURAL GOODS<br />

BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA?<br />

NATIONAL<br />

Heritage Conservation Act (1988:950)<br />

(including amendments up <strong>to</strong> <strong>and</strong> including SFS 2002:1090)<br />

Heritage Conservation Ordinance (1988:1188)<br />

(including amendments up <strong>to</strong> <strong>and</strong> including SFS 2002:970)<br />

INTERNATIONAL<br />

European Community legislation is applicable as explained in Chapter 2<br />

UNESCO Convention <strong>of</strong> 1970 (Sweden ratifi ed in 2002)<br />

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