Russia to close Goethe-Institut in response to Germany’s decision to shut down Russian House in Berlin
Russian branches of Germany’s Goethe-Institut cultural center will close, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in a speech at the Eastern Economic Forum.
- Why it matters
- German cultural programming in Russia ends, following Germany's closure of a Russian state cultural facility, escalating mutual cultural restrictions between the countries.
- Most affected
- Russians seeking access to German language and culture programs — Lose institutional access to Goethe-Institut facilities and courses.
- Likely next
- Whether Germany or Russia announces further cultural or diplomatic closures in response.