Irina Antonova opened borders and names. Nikolay Rybakov in memory of the President of the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum
Condolences by Nikolai Rybakov, 1.12.2020
On 1 December, Irina Antonova, President of the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum passed away at the age of 98. She would have turned 99 in March. Yabloko Chairman Nikolai Rybakov expresses condolences on behalf of the party and himself:
Irina Antonova was a great person! For her, art was a form and a way of life. Thanks to her, the Pushkin Fine arts Museum became the centre of the cultural life of Moscow. She opened boundaries and names, she her every word, every interview became an event.
We will remember her with thankfulness!
Posted: December 1st, 2020 under Condolences.